Overview
Tapstone Energy LLC operates the Musick Farms 11 11 18 3H Station, an oil extraction facility in Bessie, Oklahoma. The facility is operational and supports regional crude oil production.
Tapstone Energy LLC / Musick Farms 11 11 18 3H Station is an oil extraction facility located in Bessie, Washita County, Oklahoma. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the broader Anadarko Basin activity. Oklahoma is a major oil-producing state, with thousands of active wells and a well-established regulatory framework under the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating it handles both crude oil and associated natural gas liquids. In the United States, oil extraction facilities are subject to federal regulations including the EPA's Clean Air Act (e.g., New Source Performance Standards for oil and gas) and state-level rules for well construction, water management, and waste disposal. The facility's location in rural Washita County suggests typical onshore extraction practices with horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing common in the region. The Musick Farms station plays a role in the local energy supply chain, feeding crude oil into pipelines or trucking networks for transport to refineries. Its operational status indicates ongoing production, supporting employment and economic activity in Bessie and surrounding areas. Environmental considerations for such facilities include methane emissions management, produced water handling, and spill prevention, all governed by state and federal permits.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Anadarko Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas development. Local environmental concerns include groundwater protection from hydraulic fracturing fluids and produced water, air emissions from well operations, and land use impacts. Regulatory oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and EPA ensures compliance with spill prevention and air quality standards.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 0.3 W of N2200 & E1090 Rd in Bessie, Washita County, Oklahoma, with coordinates 35.435490, -99.068800.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is currently operational, indicating active production of oil and gas.
Facilities must comply with Oklahoma Corporation Commission rules for well permitting and waste management, as well as federal EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.
Key considerations include groundwater protection from hydraulic fracturing, methane emissions management, and proper disposal of produced water to prevent contamination.
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