TAPSTONE ENERGY LLC / HOEPFNER 2 14H STATION - Oil Extraction Facility in Bessie, Oklahoma

TAPSTONE ENERGY LLC / HOEPFNER 2 14H STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Bessie, Washita County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and engaged in the extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. It is situated in the Anadarko Basin, a prolific oil and gas region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Key regulations include the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions from oil and gas operations, the Clean Water Act (CWA) for produced water management, and state-specific rules for well construction and operation. The facility likely employs conventional extraction methods typical for the region, such as vertical or horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing. As part of the U.S. oil extraction sector, this facility contributes to domestic energy production. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane, as well as water management challenges associated with produced water. The facility's location in a rural area with agricultural land use underscores the importance of responsible operational practices.

The facility is located in a rural area of western Oklahoma, characterized by agricultural land and a semi-arid climate. Oil extraction activities can impact local air quality through emissions of VOCs and methane, and water resources through the management of produced water. The region's geology, part of the Anadarko Basin, presents both opportunities and challenges for hydrocarbon extraction, including potential for induced seismicity from wastewater injection. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these environmental risks.