Oil Extraction Operational

FW MIDCON I LLC / LOREN BROWN 1 26XH - Oil Extraction Facility in Alex, Oklahoma

ALEX, Oklahoma, United States

Overview

FW MIDCON I LLC / LOREN BROWN 1 26XH is an oil extraction facility located near Alex, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and focuses on crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.

FW MIDCON I LLC / LOREN BROWN 1 26XH is an oil extraction facility situated in Grady County, near Alex, Oklahoma. The facility operates within the United States' oil and gas sector, which is regulated under federal and state frameworks including the EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as Oklahoma Corporation Commission rules. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate involvement in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. The facility operates in a region with a long history of oil and gas production, part of the Anadarko Basin. Typical extraction methods in this area include conventional vertical wells and horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing. Regulatory oversight includes permits for air emissions, water use, and waste management under state and federal laws. Environmental considerations for oil extraction facilities include potential impacts on local water resources, air quality from volatile organic compounds, and land disturbance. The facility's location in a rural area of Oklahoma suggests proximity to agricultural land and possibly sensitive ecosystems. Operational practices must comply with spill prevention and waste disposal regulations to minimize environmental risks.

Environmental context

The facility is located in Grady County, Oklahoma, within the Anadarko Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas activity. Local environmental concerns include potential groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from flaring and equipment, and habitat fragmentation. Regulatory frameworks such as the EPA's Underground Injection Control program and Oklahoma's water protection rules govern disposal practices to mitigate these risks.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located near Alex, Oklahoma, in Grady County, United States, at approximately 0.9 miles south of Cedar Hill Road/E1410.

It is an oil extraction facility involved in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.

The facility is currently operational.

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

Common risks include groundwater contamination from spills or improper disposal, air emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and land disturbance. Facilities must implement spill prevention and waste management plans to mitigate these risks.

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