Overview
Unbridled Resources LLC operates the Berryman 19 17 23 1HA Studfish 19 17 oil extraction facility near Arnett, Oklahoma. This operational site is part of the United States' extensive oil infrastructure in the Anadarko Basin region.
The Berryman 19 17 23 1HA Studfish 19 17 facility, operated by Unbridled Resources LLC, is an oil extraction site located approximately 2.3 miles northeast of the intersection of N1840 Road and E0770 Road near Arnett, Oklahoma. Situated in Ellis County, this facility contributes to the oil production activities within the Anadarko Basin, a prolific hydrocarbon province in the southern Great Plains. As an oil extraction operation, this facility engages in the drilling and production of crude oil and natural gas. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate that the site may produce both oil and associated natural gas liquids. Operations are subject to federal and state regulations, including the EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas production and Oklahoma Corporation Commission rules governing well spacing, flaring, and environmental protection. The facility's location in a rural area of western Oklahoma places it within a region with a long history of oil and gas development. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local groundwater and air quality, managed through regulatory compliance. The site's operational status underscores its role in maintaining domestic energy supply, contributing to the local economy through employment and tax revenues.
Environmental context
Oil extraction facilities in the Anadarko Basin operate in a semi-arid environment with sensitive groundwater resources. The primary environmental concerns include potential contamination of freshwater aquifers from drilling fluids and produced water, methane leakage, and air emissions from flaring and equipment. Regulatory oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and EPA ensures compliance with spill prevention and air quality standards, though the cumulative impact of numerous wells in the region remains a consideration.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 2.3 miles northeast of the intersection of N1840 Road and E0770 Road near Arnett, Oklahoma, in Ellis County.
The facility is engaged in oil extraction, producing crude oil and likely associated natural gas liquids, as indicated by its NAICS codes for crude petroleum and natural gas liquid extraction.
The facility is operated by Unbridled Resources LLC, a company involved in oil and gas production in Oklahoma.
Oil extraction in Oklahoma is regulated by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for well permitting and environmental protection, and by the EPA for air emissions under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards for oil and gas production.
Key concerns include groundwater contamination from drilling and produced water, methane emissions, and air pollution from flaring. Regulatory measures aim to mitigate these impacts through spill prevention and emission controls.
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