Overview
Troy Energy / ULA 1 8H is an oil extraction facility located near Anadarko, Oklahoma, United States. It operates in the Anadarko Basin, a region with significant oil and gas production.
Troy Energy / ULA 1 8H is an oil extraction facility situated in Caddo County, Oklahoma, near the city of Anadarko. The facility is part of the broader Anadarko Basin, a prolific hydrocarbon-producing region in the United States. As an operational oil extraction site, it contributes to the domestic oil supply chain, supporting downstream refining and distribution networks. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction activities in this region are subject to federal and state regulations governing air emissions, water management, and well integrity. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) classify it under crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, indicating a focus on upstream production. Environmental considerations for oil extraction in Oklahoma include groundwater protection and management of produced water. The facility's location in a rural area with low population density may reduce certain community exposure risks. However, the Anadarko Basin's history of oil and gas activity necessitates ongoing monitoring of potential impacts on local water resources and air quality.
Environmental context
Oil extraction in the Anadarko Basin involves managing produced water, which is often injected into disposal wells to prevent surface contamination. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use require careful handling of drilling fluids and hydrocarbons to protect soil and groundwater. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to minimize risks from spills and fugitive emissions.
Frequently asked questions
Troy Energy / ULA 1 8H is located near Anadarko, Oklahoma, in Caddo County, United States.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil from wells in the Anadarko Basin.
The Anadarko Basin is a major oil and gas producing region in Oklahoma and Texas, with extensive hydrocarbon reserves.
Oil extraction in Oklahoma is regulated by the U.S. EPA under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, and by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for well permitting and production.
Common concerns include groundwater contamination from spills, air emissions from equipment, and management of produced water through injection wells.
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