FW Midcon I LLC / Wherrell 1H 29X - Oil Extraction Facility in Blanchard, Oklahoma

FW Midcon I LLC / Wherrell 1H 29X is an oil extraction facility located in Blanchard, McClain County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and engages in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as classified by NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in this region typically involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access hydrocarbons from the Anadarko Basin. As part of the broader oil and gas infrastructure in Oklahoma, this facility contributes to the state's significant energy production. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local water resources and air quality, managed through permits and best practices in the industry.

Oil extraction in Oklahoma, including the Anadarko Basin, involves potential risks such as groundwater contamination from hydraulic fracturing and surface spills. The facility's location in McClain County, near Blanchard, places it in an area with active oil and gas development. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these risks through permitting and monitoring.