OMLID 2-8 RANSOM 2-9 CTB Oil Extraction Facility, Watford City, North Dakota

OMLID 2-8 RANSOM 2-9 CTB is an oil extraction facility situated at 2114 24th Ave SW, Watford City, McKenzie County, North Dakota. This operational plant is part of the extensive oil infrastructure in the Bakken Shale formation, one of the largest oil-producing regions in the United States. The facility's NAICS code 211120 classifies it under crude petroleum extraction, indicating its role in upstream oil production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the North Dakota Industrial Commission. Oil extraction in this region typically involves hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling technologies to access tight oil formations. The Bakken play is known for its high production volumes, with wells often yielding significant barrels per day. The facility's scale is consistent with medium to large extraction operations common in the area. Environmental considerations for this facility include groundwater protection, methane emissions management, and produced water handling. The Bakken region has seen increased regulatory scrutiny regarding flaring and spill prevention. As part of the U.S. oil infrastructure, this facility contributes to domestic energy supply while operating under federal and state environmental regulations designed to mitigate impacts on local ecosystems and communities.

The facility is located in the Bakken Shale region, a semi-arid area with sensitive prairie ecosystems and groundwater resources. Oil extraction operations here must manage risks of groundwater contamination from hydraulic fracturing fluids and produced water. The region also faces challenges with methane emissions and flaring, which are regulated under EPA's New Source Performance Standards. Spill prevention and response are critical due to the proximity to the Missouri River watershed.