TAPSTONE ENERGY LLC / SCHILBERG 15 11 17 1H STATION - Oil Extraction Facility near Bessie, Oklahoma

TAPSTONE ENERGY LLC / SCHILBERG 15 11 17 1H STATION is an oil extraction facility situated approximately 0.14 miles southwest of the intersection of Highway 183 and E1090 Road near Bessie, Oklahoma. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both oil and natural gas liquids production. As part of the broader oil extraction sector in the United States, this facility contributes to the country's domestic energy supply. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction operations in this region typically involve drilling and production techniques such as hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, which are common in the Anadarko Basin. The facility's scale is likely small to medium, given its location in a rural area and the typical production volumes of similar wells in Washita County. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local water resources and air quality. The facility is subject to EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations, which regulate emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Spill prevention and control measures are required under the Clean Water Act and state regulations. The facility's proximity to agricultural land and rural communities underscores the importance of responsible operational practices.

The facility is located in a rural area of Washita County, Oklahoma, characterized by agricultural land and scattered residential properties. Oil extraction activities in this region can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and water resources through potential spills or groundwater contamination. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Oklahoma Corporation Commission aims to mitigate these risks through permitting, monitoring, and enforcement of environmental standards.