Santa Fe Operating LLC Oil Extraction Facilities, Arpelar, Oklahoma

The Santa Fe Operating LLC facilities, including the Riner Trust 1 16H9X and 1 16H21X wells, are located approximately 0.62 miles south of the Hoehne/N4 Corners Road in Arpelar, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. These oil extraction sites are part of the broader United States upstream oil and gas sector, which is a significant contributor to domestic energy supply. Operating under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), these facilities employ standard drilling and extraction technologies common to the region. Oklahoma's oil and gas industry is regulated by state agencies such as the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, with federal oversight from the EPA for environmental compliance, including the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. The facilities are situated in a region with a long history of oil and gas development. Their operational status indicates ongoing contribution to local and national energy production. The environmental context includes typical considerations for oil extraction, such as groundwater protection and air emissions management, governed by state and federal regulations.

The oil extraction facilities near Arpelar operate in a region with mixed land use, including agriculture and rural communities. Environmental considerations include potential impacts on local water resources from drilling and production activities, as well as air emissions from equipment and flaring. Regulatory oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the EPA ensures compliance with standards for water protection and air quality.