GULFPORT MIDCON LLC / ELLIS 3 4 14X11H Oil Extraction Facility, Agawam, Oklahoma

GULFPORT MIDCON LLC / ELLIS 3 4 14X11H is an oil extraction facility situated approximately 0.5 miles northwest of the intersection of E1520 and N2920 roads near Agawam, Oklahoma. The facility is located in Grady County and falls under the NAICS code 211120, which covers the extraction of crude petroleum. As an operational oil extraction site, it contributes to the region's hydrocarbon production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes oversight by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level agencies such as the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction activities are subject to regulations under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state-specific rules governing drilling, production, and waste management. Typical extraction methods in this region involve conventional vertical or horizontal drilling, with secondary recovery techniques like waterflooding often employed to maintain production rates. The environmental significance of this facility is tied to its location in the Anadarko Basin, a major petroleum-producing region. Oil extraction operations can impact local water resources through produced water management and potential spills. The facility's proximity to rural areas means that community and ecological considerations are important, with state regulations requiring proper well construction, spill prevention, and remediation plans.

The facility is situated in the Anadarko Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas activity. Local environmental concerns include groundwater protection from drilling fluids and produced water, as well as air emissions from equipment and flaring. The area's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use necessitate careful management of water resources and soil contamination risks. Regulatory compliance with EPA and state rules helps mitigate these impacts.