GULFPORT MIDCON LLC / SUE B PAD - Oil Extraction Facility in Alex, Oklahoma

GULFPORT MIDCON LLC / SUE B PAD is an oil extraction facility situated near Alex, Oklahoma, in Grady County. The facility operates within the United States' oil extraction sector, classified under NAICS code 211120 for crude petroleum extraction. Its location in the Anadarko Basin places it in a region with significant oil and gas activity. The facility is subject to federal and state regulations, including EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act requirements for oil extraction operations. Oklahoma Corporation Commission rules govern drilling and production practices. Typical extraction methods in this area involve conventional vertical wells and horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing. As part of the Mid-Continent oil region, this facility contributes to domestic crude supply. Its operational status indicates active production, supporting local employment and energy infrastructure. The site's proximity to rural agricultural land requires careful management of surface impacts and water resources.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Oklahoma with mixed agricultural and grassland ecosystems. Oil extraction activities can affect local water quality through produced water management and potential spills. Air emissions from engines, flares, and fugitive sources are regulated under EPA's New Source Performance Standards for oil and gas. The site's distance from major water bodies reduces but does not eliminate spill risk to surface waters.