Overview
MUSTANG FUEL CORP / BOSS 1 32H is an oil extraction facility located near Burns Flat, Oklahoma. It operates in the Anadarko Basin, a key oil-producing region in the United States.
MUSTANG FUEL CORP / BOSS 1 32H is an oil extraction facility situated in Washita County, Oklahoma, near the town of Burns Flat. The facility is part of the broader oil and gas infrastructure in the Anadarko Basin, a prolific hydrocarbon province known for its stacked reservoirs and horizontal drilling activity. As an operational oil extraction site, it contributes to the region's crude oil production, which is a significant component of the U.S. energy supply. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in this region typically involves hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to access tight oil formations. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate it engages in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. These operations are subject to federal and state regulations governing air emissions, water management, and well integrity. The environmental significance of this facility lies in its location within a region with active oil development. The Anadarko Basin has seen increased production, which brings associated risks such as groundwater contamination, induced seismicity, and air quality impacts from flaring and fugitive emissions. The facility's proximity to rural communities and agricultural land underscores the importance of robust environmental management practices to mitigate potential impacts on local resources.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of western Oklahoma, where agriculture and oil extraction coexist. The area's water resources are critical for both farming and drilling operations, creating potential competition and contamination risks. Oil extraction activities can impact local air quality through volatile organic compound emissions and contribute to greenhouse gas releases. The region's geology also poses a risk of induced seismicity from wastewater injection, a concern in Oklahoma.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 0.18 miles southwest of the intersection of N2170 and E1120 roads, near Burns Flat in Washita County, Oklahoma.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil and natural gas liquids from the Anadarko Basin, using horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing techniques.
The facility is currently operational, contributing to ongoing oil production in the region.
Oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma must comply with EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state rules from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission regarding well construction, water management, and waste disposal.
Key concerns include groundwater contamination from hydraulic fracturing, air emissions from flaring and equipment, induced seismicity from wastewater injection, and surface spills affecting soil and water.
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