Presidio Petroleum LLC / Pearlgirl 4 Pad - Oil Extraction Facility in Arnett, Oklahoma

Presidio Petroleum LLC / Pearlgirl 4 Pad is an oil extraction facility located approximately 3.56 miles northwest of the intersection of N1950 and E0750 roads in Arnett, Ellis County, Oklahoma. The facility operates within the Anadarko Basin, a prolific hydrocarbon-producing region in the United States. As an operational oil extraction site, it supports the domestic supply chain for crude oil. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in this region typically involves conventional drilling and production techniques, with wells targeting multiple formations. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as crude petroleum extraction from oil sands, though the latter is less common in Oklahoma. This facility contributes to the local economy and energy infrastructure of Ellis County. The Anadarko Basin is known for its significant oil and gas reserves, and operations like Pearlgirl 4 Pad play a role in maintaining domestic energy production. The facility's location in a rural area minimizes direct population exposure, though standard environmental management practices are in place to mitigate potential impacts.

Oil extraction in the Anadarko Basin involves potential risks such as groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, as well as air emissions from equipment and flaring. The facility's rural location reduces immediate population exposure, but proper well integrity and spill prevention are critical. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies ensures compliance with environmental standards.