GREAT HORNED OWLS LLC / MID BURBANK CTB - Oil Extraction Facility in Burbank, Oklahoma

GREAT HORNED OWLS LLC / MID BURBANK CTB is an oil extraction facility situated in Osage County, Oklahoma, approximately 5 miles east of Burbank. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), reflecting its role in upstream hydrocarbon production. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes oversight by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA). Oil extraction activities in Oklahoma are also subject to state-level regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) and the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Typical extraction methods in this region include conventional vertical wells and enhanced oil recovery techniques. As part of the Mid-Continent oil province, this facility contributes to domestic crude oil supply. Its location in Osage County, which has a long history of oil production since the early 20th century, places it within a mature petroleum basin. The facility's operations support local employment and energy infrastructure, while adhering to environmental standards for drilling and production.

Oil extraction facilities like this one in Oklahoma operate in a region with significant oil history, where environmental considerations include groundwater protection from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from engines and flares, and land disturbance from well pads and access roads. Regulatory compliance under the EPA's oil and gas extraction standards helps mitigate these impacts. The facility's inland location reduces coastal spill risks but requires careful management of brine disposal and methane leakage.