FW MIDCON I LLC / HATCHETT 1H 4R - Oil Extraction Facility in Bray, Oklahoma

FW MIDCON I LLC / HATCHETT 1H 4R is an oil extraction facility located in Bray, Garvin County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). It is situated in a region known for its oil and gas production, part of the larger Anadarko Basin. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes oversight by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level agencies such as the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in this region typically involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. The facility's scale is consistent with mid-continent operations, contributing to the regional supply of crude oil and natural gas liquids. Environmental considerations for oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma include groundwater protection, air emissions from drilling and production, and land use impacts. The facility's location in a rural area near Bray suggests limited direct population exposure, but standard best management practices for spill prevention and waste disposal are essential. The facility plays a role in the broader energy infrastructure of the United States, supporting domestic oil production.

The facility is located in Garvin County, Oklahoma, a region with active oil and gas extraction. The local environmental context includes potential risks to groundwater from hydraulic fracturing and produced water disposal, as well as air emissions from drilling and production operations. The area's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use require careful management of water resources and soil contamination. Regulatory compliance under the EPA's Clean Air Act and Safe Drinking Water Act is critical for mitigating these impacts.