Overview
Gulfport Midcon LLC operates the Johnson Rogers 1 and 2 oil extraction facility near Alex, Oklahoma. This operational site is part of the broader oil infrastructure in Grady County.
Gulfport Midcon LLC's Johnson Rogers 1 and 2 facility is an oil extraction site located approximately 0.8 miles west of the intersection of E1520 Road and N2950 Road near Alex, Oklahoma. The facility operates within the Anadarko Basin, a prolific oil and gas region, and is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in this region typically involves conventional vertical or horizontal drilling, with production tied to local gathering systems. The site's operational status indicates active extraction, contributing to the regional supply of crude oil. As part of the Mid-Continent oil province, this facility supports local energy markets and downstream refining. Its location in rural Grady County minimizes direct urban impact but requires adherence to state and federal environmental regulations, including spill prevention and groundwater protection measures.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid agricultural region of Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities must manage potential impacts on soil and groundwater. The site's proximity to rural roads and farmland necessitates compliance with EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and Oklahoma's oil and gas conservation regulations. Local ecosystems include mixed-grass prairies and intermittent streams, requiring careful management of produced water and drilling fluids to prevent contamination.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Alex, Oklahoma, approximately 0.8 miles west of the intersection of E1520 Road and N2950 Road, in Grady County.
It is an oil extraction facility operated by Gulfport Midcon LLC, focused on crude petroleum and natural gas liquid extraction.
The facility operates under U.S. EPA regulations, including the Clean Air Act and SPCC rules, as well as Oklahoma state oil and gas conservation laws enforced by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.
The facility is currently operational, actively engaged in oil extraction activities.
Key considerations include groundwater protection from produced water, spill prevention under SPCC rules, and management of drilling fluids to protect local soils and intermittent streams.
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