Staghorn Petroleum-Butterfinger 22-1H - Oil Extraction Facility in Canton, Oklahoma

Staghorn Petroleum-Butterfinger 22-1H is an operational oil extraction facility located in Canton, Dewey County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is situated along HW 51A and is part of the broader oil and gas extraction sector in the region. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211120 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating a focus on both oil and gas production. In the United States, oil extraction facilities are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act, as well as state-level agencies such as the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical extraction methods in Oklahoma include conventional drilling and hydraulic fracturing, with production often targeting the Anadarko Basin formations. The facility's location in Dewey County places it within a region with significant oil and gas activity. The surrounding area is primarily rural, with agriculture and energy extraction as key economic drivers. The facility contributes to local and national energy supply, and its operations are subject to environmental oversight to manage potential impacts on air quality, water resources, and land use.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Oklahoma, where water availability is a key environmental consideration for oil extraction operations. The area's geology includes the Anadarko Basin, a major oil-producing region. Potential environmental impacts include groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from equipment and flaring, and land disturbance. Regulatory frameworks such as the EPA's CAA and state-level rules govern emissions and waste management.