MEWBOURNE OIL CO / GERTRUDE 16AP 1HT - Oil Extraction Facility in Arnett, Oklahoma

MEWBOURNE OIL CO / GERTRUDE 16AP 1HT is an oil extraction facility located in Arnett, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and engages in crude petroleum extraction, classified under NAICS code 211120. This site is part of the broader oil infrastructure in the Anadarko Basin region, which is known for its significant oil and gas production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction activities are subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) and Clean Water Act (CWA) regulations, including requirements for emission controls and produced water management. Typical extraction methods in this region involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. As a crude oil extraction site, this facility contributes to the domestic energy supply chain. The extracted oil is transported via pipelines or trucks to refineries for processing. The facility's location in a rural area minimizes direct population exposure, but local environmental considerations include groundwater protection and air quality management associated with drilling operations.

The facility is situated in the semi-arid High Plains region of Oklahoma, where water resources are critical. Oil extraction activities can impact local groundwater through potential spills or improper disposal of produced water. Air emissions from drilling and production equipment, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane, are regulated under EPA's New Source Performance Standards. The region's ecology includes shortgrass prairie and wildlife habitats that may be affected by infrastructure development.