Oaktown Gas LLC Vennard Site - Oil Extraction Facility in Russellville, Illinois

Oaktown Gas LLC Vennard Site is an oil extraction facility located in Russellville, Lawrence County, Illinois, United States. The facility is currently operational and is classified under NAICS code 211120, which covers the extraction of crude petroleum. As part of the U.S. oil extraction sector, it contributes to the domestic supply of crude oil. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA). Oil extraction activities in Illinois are subject to state-level regulations from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Typical operations involve drilling, well completion, and production, with associated equipment such as pumps, separators, and storage tanks. The Vennard Site is situated in a region with a history of oil production, particularly in the Illinois Basin. The facility's operations may have local environmental considerations, including potential impacts on groundwater and surface water from produced water and spills. The site's proximity to the Wabash River and agricultural areas underscores the importance of adherence to environmental regulations to minimize ecological disruption.

The facility is located in Lawrence County, Illinois, within the Illinois Basin, a region with a long history of oil extraction. The local environment includes agricultural lands and the Wabash River watershed. Oil extraction activities pose risks of groundwater contamination from brine and hydrocarbon spills, as well as surface water pollution from runoff. The site's operations are subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Water Act and state-level oversight to manage these risks.