NESSON GAS PLANT - Oil Extraction Facility in Tioga, North Dakota

NESSON GAS PLANT is an operational oil extraction facility located at 6509 109th Avenue N.W. in Tioga, Williams County, North Dakota. The plant processes hydrocarbons from the Bakken shale formation, one of the largest oil fields in the United States. Its location in the Williston Basin positions it within a major oil-producing region. The facility operates under U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, including the Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards and state-level oil and gas rules. The plant's NAICS codes (211120 and 211130) indicate it handles both crude petroleum extraction and natural gas extraction, typical for integrated gas plants in the region. The Bakken formation's light sweet crude and associated gas require processing to separate oil, gas, and natural gas liquids. As part of North Dakota's oil infrastructure, NESSON GAS PLANT contributes to the state's position as the second-largest oil producer in the U.S. The plant's operations support local employment and energy supply, while its environmental management includes spill prevention and air quality controls under EPA oversight.

The plant is situated in the semi-arid grasslands of western North Dakota, an area with cold winters and sensitive prairie ecosystems. Oil extraction activities pose risks of soil and water contamination from spills, particularly given the region's shallow groundwater. The facility's proximity to the Missouri River watershed requires adherence to spill prevention and response plans under EPA regulations.