Unbridled Resources LLC / Alfred Stehr 1 12H Station - Oil Extraction in Bessie, Oklahoma

Unbridled Resources LLC / Alfred Stehr 1 12H Station is an oil extraction facility located approximately 4.3 miles south and 1.1 miles east of Clinton, in Bessie, Washita County, Oklahoma. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both crude oil and natural gas liquids production. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes oversight by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA). For oil extraction, key regulations include the EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and natural gas production, as well as 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. As part of the broader oil infrastructure in Oklahoma, this facility contributes to the state's significant crude oil output. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane emissions, as well as water management concerns related to produced water. The facility's location in a rural area with agricultural land use underscores the need for responsible operational practices.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Washita County, Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities intersect with agricultural land use. Key environmental considerations include air emissions from drilling and production operations, such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane, which are regulated under EPA's NSPS. Water management is also critical, as produced water from oil extraction requires proper disposal or treatment to protect groundwater resources.