Mosburg Nile 1-12 Oil Extraction Facility, Beaver, Oklahoma

The Latigo Oil and Gas Inc / Mosburg Nile 1-12 facility is an oil extraction site located in Beaver County, Oklahoma, near the town of Beaver. The facility is currently operational and plays a role in the local oil production landscape. Operating under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Oklahoma Corporation Commission, the facility adheres to standards for air emissions, water management, and well integrity. Typical oil extraction operations in this region involve conventional drilling and production techniques, with wells tapping into the Anadarko Basin formations. The facility's location in the Oklahoma Panhandle places it in a semi-arid region with sparse population, reducing immediate community exposure. Its operational status indicates ongoing contribution to domestic oil supply, supporting local employment and economic activity in Beaver County.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid grassland ecosystem in the Oklahoma Panhandle. Oil extraction activities in this region can impact local water resources through produced water management and potential spills. Air emissions from pumps and equipment contribute to regional air quality considerations. The site's distance from major water bodies reduces spill risks to aquatic environments, but groundwater protection remains a key regulatory focus under the Safe Drinking Water Act's Underground Injection Control program.