Tapstone Energy LLC / Sawatzky 1 13H Station - Oil Extraction Facility near Bessie, Oklahoma

Tapstone Energy LLC / Sawatzky 1 13H Station is an oil extraction facility situated in Washita County, Oklahoma, approximately 6.44 miles south-southeast of Clinton. The facility is operational and focuses on crude oil extraction, a key activity in the Mid-Continent oil region. Its location in the Anadarko Basin places it within a historically significant oil-producing area. The facility operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas extraction and state-level rules from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical extraction methods in this region involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction operations. As part of the broader U.S. oil infrastructure, this station contributes to domestic energy supply. Its location in a rural area minimizes direct urban impact, but local environmental considerations include groundwater protection and air emissions management. The facility's role in the supply chain supports downstream refining and distribution networks.

The facility is situated in the Anadarko Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas activity. Local environmental concerns include potential groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, as well as air emissions from flaring and equipment. The area's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use require careful management of surface spills and waste disposal to protect soil and water resources.