PASADENA 11-13 PAD Oil Extraction Facility, Watford City, North Dakota

PASADENA 11-13 PAD is an oil extraction facility located at 2114 24th Ave SW, Watford City, McKenzie County, North Dakota. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS 211120, which covers crude petroleum extraction. It is situated in the Bakken shale formation, a major oil-producing region in the United States. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the North Dakota Industrial Commission. Oil extraction in this area typically involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing. The facility's scale is consistent with typical pad sites in the Bakken, which can produce thousands of barrels per day. As part of the Bakken oil boom, PASADENA 11-13 PAD supports local energy production and economic activity. The facility's operations are subject to state and federal regulations aimed at minimizing environmental impacts, including air quality standards and water management practices.

The facility is located in the Bakken shale region, which has experienced rapid oil development. Key environmental considerations include groundwater protection, air emissions from flaring and equipment, and land disturbance. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies addresses these concerns through permitting and monitoring requirements.