Oil Extraction Operational

MEWBOURNE OIL CO / FIGHTING BULL 4 MD 1HC - Oil Extraction Facility in Camargo, Oklahoma

CAMARGO, Oklahoma, United States

Overview

MEWBOURNE OIL CO / FIGHTING BULL 4 MD 1HC is an operational oil extraction facility in Camargo, Oklahoma, United States. It is part of the broader oil infrastructure in Dewey County.

MEWBOURNE OIL CO / FIGHTING BULL 4 MD 1HC is an oil extraction facility located in Camargo, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, situated in Dewey County within the Anadarko Basin, a prolific oil and gas area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including EPA regulations such as the Clean Air Act and state-level Oklahoma Corporation Commission rules for oil and gas extraction. Typical oil extraction in this region involves conventional drilling and hydraulic fracturing, with a focus on maximizing recovery from tight formations. As part of the local oil infrastructure, this facility supports energy supply and economic activity in the area. Its location in a rural setting minimizes direct urban impact, but it operates within the broader context of Oklahoma's significant oil production history and associated environmental management practices.

Environmental context

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of western Oklahoma, where water availability is a key environmental consideration for oil extraction operations. Spill prevention and groundwater protection are critical due to the potential for contamination from produced water and hydrocarbons. The area's ecology includes grasslands and agricultural land, requiring careful management of surface disturbances and waste disposal.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located approximately 1.4 miles northwest of E0730/N2120 roads in Camargo, Dewey County, Oklahoma, United States.

It is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude oil from underground reservoirs, contributing to the local and national energy supply.

Oil extraction in Oklahoma is regulated by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, including rules under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.

Key concerns include groundwater protection from spills, air emissions from equipment, and management of produced water and drilling waste.

It is part of the extensive network of oil extraction sites in the Anadarko Basin, supporting domestic crude oil production and refining supply chains.

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