Overview
Unbridled Resources LLC operates the D Ran 22 20 26 1H 2HA Well Pad in Arnett, Oklahoma, an oil extraction facility in the Anadarko Basin. The site is operational and contributes to regional crude oil production.
The D Ran 22 20 26 1H 2HA Well Pad, operated by Unbridled Resources LLC, is an oil extraction facility located in Ellis County, Oklahoma, near the town of Arnett. Situated in the Anadarko Basin, a prolific hydrocarbon province, this well pad is part of the broader oil and gas infrastructure supporting domestic energy production in the United States. As an oil extraction site, the facility utilizes horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing techniques common in the region. The operational status indicates active production, with the well pad likely connected to local gathering systems and processing plants. Regulatory oversight falls under the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, with compliance to the Clean Air Act and Safe Drinking Water Act. The facility's location in a rural area minimizes direct population exposure, but the surrounding environment includes agricultural land and sensitive ecosystems. The Anadarko Basin's oil extraction activities are subject to state and federal regulations aimed at managing water use, waste disposal, and air emissions, ensuring operational safety and environmental protection.
Environmental context
The well pad is situated in a semi-arid region with mixed grassland and agricultural land. Oil extraction activities here involve water-intensive hydraulic fracturing, which can impact local water resources. Spill risks and air emissions from volatile organic compounds are managed through regulatory compliance with the EPA's New Source Performance Standards and state-level rules. The facility's proximity to the Canadian River watershed requires careful monitoring of surface and groundwater quality.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 0.16 miles southeast of the intersection of N1700 and E0560 roads, near Arnett in Ellis County, Oklahoma, United States.
Unbridled Resources LLC operates this well pad for oil extraction, utilizing horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to produce crude oil from the Anadarko Basin.
Oil extraction in Oklahoma is regulated by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, with compliance to the Clean Air Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, and state-specific rules on well construction and waste management.
Environmental risks include potential groundwater contamination from hydraulic fracturing fluids, surface spills of produced water or oil, air emissions of volatile organic compounds, and habitat disruption. These are mitigated through regulatory permits and best management practices.
As an operational well pad in the Anadarko Basin, it contributes to the regional crude oil supply, supporting local economies and the broader U.S. energy infrastructure.
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