TAPSTONE ENERGY LLC / JOSHUA 1 16H STATION - Oil Extraction Facility in Bessie, Oklahoma

TAPSTONE ENERGY LLC / JOSHUA 1 16H STATION is an oil extraction facility situated approximately 6 miles south-southwest of Clinton, in Washita County, Oklahoma. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the larger Anadarko Basin, a significant hydrocarbon-producing area in the United States. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). In the US, 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 like the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical operations involve drilling, well completion, and production, with associated infrastructure for separation, storage, and transport. Oil extraction in Oklahoma has a long history, and facilities like this one play a role in meeting domestic energy demand. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local water resources and air quality, which are managed through permits and best practices. The facility's location in a rural area reduces some risks associated with urban proximity, but spill prevention and groundwater protection remain important considerations.

The facility is located in Washita County, Oklahoma, within the Anadarko Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas activity. Local environmental considerations include potential impacts on groundwater from drilling and produced water, as well as air emissions from equipment and flaring. The area's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use mean that water conservation and soil protection are important. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to minimize these impacts through permitting and monitoring.