GREAT HORNED OWLS LLC / TAYLOR PAD - Oil Extraction Facility in Agra, Oklahoma

GREAT HORNED OWLS LLC / TAYLOR PAD is an oil extraction facility located in Agra, Lincoln 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), indicating its role in upstream hydrocarbon production. In the United States, oil extraction facilities like this one are subject to federal and state regulations, including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), as well as state-level rules from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical operations involve drilling, well completion, and production, with associated equipment such as pumps, separators, and storage tanks. The facility's location in rural Oklahoma places it within a region with a long history of oil and gas production. The site contributes to local energy supply and economic activity. Environmental considerations include potential impacts on air quality from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane, as well as groundwater protection through well casing and spill prevention measures.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Lincoln County, Oklahoma, where oil extraction is a common land use. The local environment includes agricultural lands and mixed-grass prairies. Potential environmental concerns for oil extraction sites include air emissions of VOCs and methane, groundwater contamination from spills or leaks, and surface water runoff. Regulatory oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the EPA helps mitigate these risks through permitting and inspection programs.