Staghorn Petroleum II LLC / Snider 1 36 Oil Extraction Facility, Butler, Oklahoma

Staghorn Petroleum II LLC / Snider 1 36 is an oil extraction facility located in Butler, Custer County, Oklahoma. The facility is operational and plays a role in the state's oil production, which is a key part of the local economy. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. Oil extraction in Oklahoma typically involves conventional drilling and production techniques, with a focus on maximizing recovery from existing fields. As part of the broader oil infrastructure in the United States, this facility contributes to the domestic energy supply. Its location in western Oklahoma places it within the Anadarko Basin, a region known for significant oil and gas reserves. The facility's operations support local employment and energy production.

Oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma operate in a region with a mix of agricultural and industrial land use. The environmental context includes potential impacts on air quality from volatile organic compounds and methane emissions, as well as water management concerns related to produced water. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Oklahoma Corporation Commission aims to mitigate these impacts.