Kirkpatrick Oil Co / Beckwith 1 10 - Oil Extraction Facility in Aline, Oklahoma

Kirkpatrick Oil Co / Beckwith 1 10 is an oil extraction facility situated approximately 4 miles southeast of Aline, Oklahoma, in Alfalfa County. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, operating within the United States' established regulatory framework for oil and gas extraction. The facility falls under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). In the United States, oil extraction operations are subject to federal and state regulations, including the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act, as well as state-level oversight from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical extraction methods in this region involve conventional drilling and hydraulic fracturing, depending on the geological formation. As part of the broader oil infrastructure in Oklahoma, this facility plays a role in the state's energy supply chain. Oklahoma has a long history of oil production, and facilities like this one contribute to local employment and economic activity. The environmental context includes potential impacts on groundwater and air quality, which are managed through regulatory compliance and industry best practices.

The facility is located in a rural area of Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities can affect local water resources and air quality. The region's geology includes sedimentary basins that require careful management of produced water and emissions. Regulatory oversight from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the EPA ensures adherence to environmental standards, including spill prevention and waste disposal protocols.