Overview
UNBRIDLED RESOURCES LLC operates the Elmer Frank 7 18 24 1H oil extraction facility near Arnett, Oklahoma. This operational site contributes to the region's crude petroleum and natural gas production.
The UNBRIDLED RESOURCES LLC / ELMER FRANK 7 18 24 1H is an oil extraction facility located approximately 1.2 miles northwest of E0680 Road and N1800 Road in Ellis County, Oklahoma, near the town of Arnett. The facility is currently operational and is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both oil and gas production. As an oil extraction site in Oklahoma, the facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level agencies such as the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical operations involve drilling, well completion, and production activities, with associated environmental management practices including spill prevention and waste handling under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. The facility is part of the broader oil and gas infrastructure in the Anadarko Basin, a significant hydrocarbon-producing region. Its production contributes to local energy supply and economic activity in Ellis County. The site's location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain community exposure risks, though standard operational safeguards are essential for environmental protection.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the semi-arid climate of western Oklahoma, where water resources are limited and sensitive to contamination. Oil extraction activities pose risks of soil and groundwater pollution from spills or leaks of produced water and hydrocarbons. The region's geology includes shallow aquifers that could be impacted by improper well casing or waste disposal. Regulatory oversight under the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and state well integrity requirements aim to mitigate these risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 1.2 miles northwest of E0680 Road and N1800 Road in Ellis County, Oklahoma, near the town of Arnett (ZIP code 73832).
The facility is classified under NAICS codes for crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, indicating it produces crude oil and natural gas liquids.
The facility is operated by UNBRIDLED RESOURCES LLC, a company involved in oil and gas extraction in Oklahoma.
Oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma must comply with federal regulations such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and EPA's SPCC rules, as well as state regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission regarding well construction, waste management, and spill prevention.
Potential impacts include risks of groundwater contamination from spills or leaks, air emissions from equipment, and land disturbance. Regulatory measures aim to minimize these through proper well casing, waste disposal, and monitoring.
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