Gulfport Midcon LLC / Big John A - Oil Extraction Facility in Bray, Oklahoma

Gulfport Midcon LLC / Big John A is an oil extraction facility located in Bray, Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the larger Mid-Continent oil province. Oklahoma has a long history of oil extraction, with many wells targeting the Anadarko Basin and other formations. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for water discharges. Oil extraction in Oklahoma is subject to state regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which oversees well permitting and environmental compliance. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as crude petroleum extraction. As an oil extraction site, the facility plays a role in the domestic energy supply chain. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane, as well as water management for produced water. The facility's location in a rural area of Stephens County means it is subject to state and federal oversight to minimize environmental risks.

The facility is located in a rural area of Stephens County, Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities can affect local air quality through emissions of VOCs and methane. Water management, including the handling of produced water, is a key environmental consideration. The site operates under US EPA regulations, including the Clean Air Act and NPDES, to mitigate these impacts.