Oil Extraction Operational

FW Midcon I LLC / Dunn 1 14XH - Oil Extraction Facility in Alex, Oklahoma

ALEX, Oklahoma, United States

Overview

FW Midcon I LLC / Dunn 1 14XH is an oil extraction facility located near Alex, Oklahoma, United States. It operates under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120, indicating crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.

FW Midcon I LLC / Dunn 1 14XH is an oil extraction facility situated in Grady County, Oklahoma, near the town of Alex. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), reflecting its role in the upstream oil and gas sector. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes oversight by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and Clean Water Act (CWA), as well as state-level regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical oil extraction operations in this region involve drilling and well completion, with associated infrastructure for separation and initial processing of crude oil and natural gas. As part of the broader oil extraction industry in Oklahoma, this facility contributes to the state's significant crude oil production. The region is known for its geological formations that support conventional and unconventional oil extraction. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing activity in the local energy sector, supporting economic activity and energy supply.

Environmental context

Oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma operate in a region with diverse ecosystems, including prairies and agricultural lands. The primary environmental considerations for such facilities include potential impacts on groundwater from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from equipment and flaring, and surface disturbances from well pads and access roads. Regulatory compliance with EPA and state standards helps mitigate these risks.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located near Alex, Oklahoma, in Grady County, United States.

It is an oil extraction facility involved in the production of crude petroleum and natural gas.

The facility is currently operational.

Oil extraction in Oklahoma is regulated by the EPA under federal laws like the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.

Key considerations include groundwater protection, air emissions management, and surface disturbance minimization, all subject to regulatory oversight.

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