SAKAKAWEA FEDERAL 1-14 CTB Oil Extraction Facility, Watford City, North Dakota

SAKAKAWEA FEDERAL 1-14 CTB is an oil extraction facility located in Watford City, McKenzie County, North Dakota, United States. The facility operates in the Williston Basin, a prolific oil-producing region that has driven significant energy development in the state. As an operational oil extraction site, it contributes to the local and national crude oil supply chain. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the North Dakota Industrial Commission. Oil extraction in this region typically involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. The NAICS code 211120 indicates crude petroleum extraction, which is subject to EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations and state-level permitting requirements. The environmental context includes management of produced water, air emissions from equipment, and land use impacts. The facility's location in McKenzie County places it in an area with significant oil and gas activity, requiring adherence to spill prevention and waste management regulations. Its role in the regional energy infrastructure supports domestic oil production and economic activity in the Bakken shale play.

The facility operates in the Bakken shale region, where oil extraction involves hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling. Environmental considerations include management of produced water, potential for groundwater contamination, and air emissions from flaring and equipment. The area's semi-arid climate and sensitive prairie ecosystems require careful adherence to state and federal regulations to minimize ecological disruption.