Unbridled Resources LLC / Barton USA 1 7H Station - Oil Extraction Facility in Bessie, Oklahoma

Unbridled Resources LLC / Barton USA 1 7H Station is an operational oil extraction facility located approximately 5.15 miles southeast of Clinton in Bessie, Washita County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), reflecting its role in upstream hydrocarbon production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards for air emissions and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) for offshore operations, though this onshore facility is primarily subject to state-level oil and gas regulations in Oklahoma. Typical oil extraction operations in this region involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations, with produced fluids separated into oil, gas, and water. This facility contributes to the regional oil supply chain, with production likely feeding into local gathering systems and pipelines. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local water resources and air quality, managed through state permits and best management practices. The facility's scale is typical for a small to medium-sized extraction site in the Anadarko Basin, a prolific oil and gas province.

The facility is situated in the Anadarko Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas activity. Local environmental considerations include groundwater protection from hydraulic fracturing fluids and produced water, air emissions from engines and flares, and land use impacts from well pads and access roads. Regulatory oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and EPA ensures compliance with spill prevention and air quality standards.