Santa Fe Operating LLC / Gator Pad - Oil Extraction Facility in Atwood, Oklahoma

Santa Fe Operating LLC / Gator Pad is an oil extraction facility situated approximately 0.5 miles northeast of the intersection of E146 Road and N376 Road, near Atwood, Oklahoma, in Hughes County. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production activities. As an oil extraction site, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level agencies such as the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. The facility's operations are subject to federal and state regulations governing oil and gas extraction, including air quality standards and spill prevention measures. The facility's location in rural Oklahoma places it within a region with a long history of oil and gas development. Its operations support local energy production and economic activity, while environmental management practices are in place to mitigate impacts on surrounding land and water resources.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities are common. The local environment includes agricultural land and natural habitats. Spill prevention and groundwater protection are key environmental considerations for oil extraction sites in this region, with regulatory oversight from the EPA and state authorities.