Presidio Petroleum LLC / Shelton 3 8H Station - Oil Extraction Facility near Canute, Oklahoma

Presidio Petroleum LLC / Shelton 3 8H Station is an oil extraction facility situated approximately 0.4 miles west of the intersection of N2050 and E1100 Road near Canute, Oklahoma. The facility is located in Washita County, a region with a history of oil and gas production within the Anadarko Basin. As an operational oil extraction site, it contributes to the upstream segment of the petroleum industry in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which oversee oil and gas extraction activities. Typical operations at such facilities involve drilling, well completion, and production of crude oil and natural gas. The NAICS codes associated with this facility (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction, reflecting a focus on both oil and associated gas production. Oil extraction facilities like this one play a key role in meeting domestic energy demand. The facility's location in western Oklahoma places it within a region known for its oil and gas reserves, contributing to local employment and economic activity. Environmental considerations for such operations include groundwater protection, air emissions management, and proper handling of produced water and drilling waste.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of western Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities must manage water resources carefully. Produced water from oil wells is often injected into disposal wells to prevent surface contamination. Air emissions from engines, flares, and fugitive sources are regulated under EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations. Spill prevention and response plans are required to protect soil and groundwater.