Oil Extraction Operational

FW Midcon I LLC / Garlen 1H 7X Garlen 0804 2HM 3HM 7X - Oil Extraction Facility in Blanchard, Oklahoma

BLANCHARD, Oklahoma, United States

Overview

FW Midcon I LLC / Garlen 1H 7X Garlen 0804 2HM 3HM 7X is an oil extraction facility in Blanchard, Oklahoma, United States. It operates under NAICS code 211120, indicating crude petroleum extraction.

FW Midcon I LLC / Garlen 1H 7X Garlen 0804 2HM 3HM 7X is an oil extraction facility located in Blanchard, McClain County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and engages in the extraction of crude petroleum, classified under NAICS code 211120. Oklahoma is a major oil-producing state, with extensive infrastructure for drilling and production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level agencies such as the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction activities are subject to the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state-specific regulations governing drilling, waste management, and spill prevention. Typical extraction methods in the region include horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, which are common in the Anadarko Basin. As part of the broader oil extraction sector, this facility contributes to domestic energy supply. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local water resources and air quality, managed through permits and best practices. The facility's location in a rural area near Blanchard suggests proximity to agricultural land and residential communities, requiring careful operational oversight.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in McClain County, Oklahoma, an area with a mix of agricultural and oil extraction activities. Oil extraction in this region can affect groundwater quality through potential leaks or spills of produced water and chemicals. Air emissions from drilling and production equipment, including volatile organic compounds and methane, are regulated under the Clean Air Act. The facility's proximity to residential areas in Blanchard necessitates adherence to noise and dust control measures.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located at 0.4 miles east of NE25th Street/Countyline Road in Blanchard, McClain County, Oklahoma, United States.

It is an operational oil extraction facility engaged in crude petroleum extraction, classified under NAICS code 211120.

The facility is currently operational, indicating active extraction activities.

Oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma must comply with federal regulations such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, including rules on drilling, waste disposal, and spill prevention.

Common concerns include groundwater contamination from produced water, air emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and land disturbance. Facilities must implement best management practices to mitigate these impacts.

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