Overview
FW Midcon I LLC operates the Red Raider 5 21H / Longhorn 6 21H oil extraction facility near Calumet, Oklahoma. This operational site contributes to the region's crude oil production.
FW Midcon I LLC / Red Raider 5 21H / Longhorn 6 21H is an oil extraction facility located approximately 1.83 miles northwest of Red Rock/Reuter Road in Calumet, Canadian County, Oklahoma. The facility is operational and focuses on crude oil production, a key component of the United States' energy infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in this region typically involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access oil from tight formations. The site's NAICS codes (211111, 211120, 211130) indicate involvement in crude petroleum extraction, natural gas extraction, and natural gas liquid extraction. As part of the Mid-Continent oil region, this facility contributes to local employment and energy supply. Its operations are subject to federal and state environmental regulations, including those governing air emissions, water management, and well integrity. The facility's location in a rural area of Oklahoma reflects the dispersed nature of oil extraction activities in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Canadian County, Oklahoma, characterized by agricultural land and grasslands. Oil extraction activities in this region can impact local water resources through potential groundwater contamination and surface water runoff. Air emissions from drilling and production operations, including volatile organic compounds and methane, are regulated under the EPA's New Source Performance Standards. The site's proximity to the Caddo County line and the Washita River watershed underscores the importance of spill prevention and water management practices.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 1.83 miles northwest of Red Rock/Reuter Road in Calumet, Canadian County, Oklahoma, USA.
This facility is an oil extraction site that produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids through drilling and production operations.
The facility is operated by FW Midcon I LLC, a company involved in oil and gas extraction in the Mid-Continent region.
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 regarding well construction, water management, and spill prevention.
The facility supports local employment and contributes to the energy supply, with oil and gas production generating tax revenue and economic activity in Canadian County.
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