Gulfport Midcon LLC North Ryan 1 5X8H 2 5X8H Pad Oil Extraction Facility, Alex, Oklahoma

Gulfport Midcon LLC's North Ryan 1 5X8H 2 5X8H Pad is an oil extraction facility located in Grady County, Oklahoma, near the town of Alex. The facility is operational and part of the broader oil infrastructure in the United States, specifically within the Anadarko Basin, a prolific oil and gas region. The site's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction activities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for water discharges. Oklahoma's oil extraction sites are also subject to state-level regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical extraction methods in this region involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. The North Ryan pad is part of a network of wells that support domestic oil supply, contributing to energy security and local economic activity. The facility's location in a rural area minimizes direct population exposure, but standard operational practices include spill prevention and groundwater monitoring to mitigate environmental risks.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Oklahoma, where water availability is a key environmental consideration for oil extraction operations. The Anadarko Basin's geology requires hydraulic fracturing, which involves significant water use and potential risks to groundwater if not properly managed. Regulatory oversight under the EPA's Underground Injection Control program helps protect drinking water sources. Additionally, air emissions from equipment and flaring are regulated under the CAA to minimize local and regional air quality impacts.