Riverfront Exploration / Hatter Farms 3 20 - Oil Extraction Facility in Bokoshe, Oklahoma

Riverfront Exploration / Hatter Farms 3 20 is an operational oil extraction facility located 2.3 miles south of OK31/Mine Road in Bokoshe, Le Flore County, Oklahoma. The facility is part of the United States' extensive oil and gas infrastructure, contributing to domestic energy production in the Arkoma Basin region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, which govern emissions and discharge from oil extraction operations. The NAICS codes 211120 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction) indicate the facility's involvement in both oil and gas production. Typical operations involve drilling, well completion, and production, with associated equipment such as separators, tanks, and pipelines. As an oil extraction site in Oklahoma, the facility plays a role in the state's significant oil and gas industry. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality, water resources, and land use. The facility's proximity to rural areas suggests a need for careful management of emissions and produced water to minimize ecological disturbance.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Le Flore County, Oklahoma, within the Arkoma Basin, a region known for natural gas and oil production. The local environment includes mixed forest and agricultural land, with potential impacts on air quality from volatile organic compounds and methane emissions. Water management is critical due to the risk of groundwater contamination from produced water and hydraulic fracturing fluids. The facility's operations are subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level Oklahoma Corporation Commission rules.