Overview
PALMER 2-11 CTB is an operational oil extraction facility in Watford City, North Dakota, United States. It operates within the Bakken shale formation, a major oil-producing region.
PALMER 2-11 CTB is an oil extraction facility located at 2114 24th Ave SW, Watford City, North Dakota, in the United States. The facility is situated in McKenzie County, a key area within the Bakken shale formation, which has driven significant oil production growth in the region. As an operational oil extraction site, it contributes to the broader infrastructure supporting crude oil recovery in the Williston Basin. 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 horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil reservoirs. The Bakken formation is known for its light sweet crude oil, and facilities like PALMER 2-11 CTB are part of a network of wells that feed into local gathering systems and pipelines. The environmental context of the Bakken region includes considerations around water usage, produced water management, and flaring of natural gas. The facility's operations are subject to state and federal regulations aimed at minimizing environmental impacts, including the EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act requirements. The area's cold climate and remote location also influence operational practices and infrastructure design.
Environmental context
The PALMER 2-11 CTB facility operates in the Bakken shale formation, where oil extraction involves hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling. This region faces environmental challenges related to water consumption, wastewater disposal, and methane emissions from flaring. The facility is subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level oversight from the North Dakota Industrial Commission to manage these impacts.
Frequently asked questions
PALMER 2-11 CTB is located at 2114 24th Ave SW, Watford City, North Dakota, in McKenzie County, United States.
PALMER 2-11 CTB is an oil extraction facility, specifically a well site involved in the production of crude oil from the Bakken shale formation.
PALMER 2-11 CTB is currently operational, contributing to oil production in the Williston Basin.
Oil extraction facilities in North Dakota are regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, and by the North Dakota Industrial Commission. State rules cover well construction, water management, and flaring.
Oil extraction in the Bakken region involves water-intensive hydraulic fracturing, produced water disposal, and natural gas flaring, which can contribute to air emissions and water resource concerns. Operators must comply with EPA and state regulations to mitigate these impacts.
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