HARMS EAST FED 2-6 QUALE 4-8 CTB - Oil Extraction Facility in Watford City, North Dakota

HARMS EAST FED 2-6 QUALE 4-8 CTB is an oil extraction facility located at 2114 24th Ave SW, Watford City, North Dakota, in McKenzie County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211120, which covers crude petroleum extraction. This site is part of the extensive oil infrastructure in the Bakken shale formation, a major oil-producing region in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level agencies such as the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality. Oil extraction in this region typically involves hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to access tight oil formations. The facility's scale is consistent with the Bakken's high-density well pads, which often include multiple wells per pad to optimize production. As part of the Bakken oil play, this facility contributes to the United States' domestic oil supply and supports local employment and economic activity in Watford City. The region has seen significant infrastructure development for oil transport, including pipelines and rail terminals. Environmental considerations include water management for hydraulic fracturing and the management of produced water, which is often reinjected for disposal or enhanced oil recovery.

The facility is located in the Bakken shale formation, a region with high oil extraction activity. Environmental concerns include groundwater protection from hydraulic fracturing fluids and produced water, air emissions from drilling and production operations, and land use impacts from well pad construction. The area experiences a semi-arid climate, and water sourcing for fracturing operations is a key environmental consideration. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and North Dakota authorities addresses these issues through permitting and monitoring requirements.