ROXY CHRISTIANA 21X-6 BATTERY - Oil Extraction Facility in Tioga, North Dakota

ROXY CHRISTIANA 21X-6 BATTERY is an oil extraction facility located at 10433 67th St NW, Tioga, North Dakota, in Williams County. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the larger Williston Basin formation. As a battery site, it serves as a central point for separating oil, gas, and water from multiple wells. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the North Dakota Industrial Commission. Oil extraction in North Dakota is subject to state and federal regulations, including the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. The facility's NAICS code 211120 indicates it is involved in crude petroleum extraction, typically using conventional drilling and production methods. The Williston Basin is one of the most prolific oil-producing regions in the United States, driven by the Bakken shale formation. Facilities like this battery play a key role in gathering and processing crude oil before it is transported to refineries. The region's cold climate and remote location require robust infrastructure for year-round operations.

Oil extraction in the Williston Basin involves risks such as groundwater contamination from hydraulic fracturing and produced water disposal. The facility's proximity to the Missouri River watershed adds potential spill risks. Air emissions from flaring and volatile organic compounds are regulated under the EPA's New Source Performance Standards. The region's sensitive prairie ecosystem requires careful management of land disturbance and waste disposal.