Overview
Presidio Petroleum LLC / Merriam 1 17H is an oil extraction facility located near Arnett, Oklahoma, USA. It operates in Ellis County, contributing to the region's oil production.
Presidio Petroleum LLC / Merriam 1 17H is an oil extraction facility situated approximately 1.1 miles southwest of the intersection of E0780 Road and N1870 Road near Arnett, Oklahoma. The facility is operational and falls under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both crude oil and natural gas liquids production. As an oil extraction site in Oklahoma, the facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. The EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act set emissions and discharge standards, while state regulations govern drilling and production practices. The facility's scale is typical for the region, which is part of the Anadarko Basin, a prolific oil and gas province. The facility's environmental significance includes potential impacts on local air quality and water resources. Oil extraction operations can involve emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane, as well as risks of spills affecting soil and groundwater. The site's location in a rural area of Ellis County means it is subject to state and federal oversight to minimize environmental harm.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Anadarko Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas activity. Local environmental concerns include potential groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, as well as air emissions from equipment and flaring. The area's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use heighten the importance of spill prevention and proper waste management.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 1.1 miles southwest of the intersection of E0780 Road and N1870 Road near Arnett, Oklahoma, in Ellis County.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is currently operational, actively extracting oil and natural gas liquids.
The facility must comply with U.S. EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as well as Oklahoma state regulations.
The Anadarko Basin is a major oil and gas province in Oklahoma and Texas, known for its deep sedimentary layers and significant hydrocarbon reserves, making it a key area for extraction activities.
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