UNBRIDLED RESOURCES LLC / GROSS 16 1H - Oil Extraction Facility in Arnett, Oklahoma

UNBRIDLED RESOURCES LLC / GROSS 16 1H is an oil extraction facility situated approximately 1.1 miles southwest of E0730 / Highway 283 near Arnett, Oklahoma. The facility is located in Ellis County and operates within the United States' oil and gas sector, which is governed by federal and state regulations including EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as Oklahoma Corporation Commission rules. The facility's operational status is active, and it is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). Typical oil extraction operations in this region involve conventional vertical or horizontal drilling techniques, often targeting the Anadarko Basin formations. The facility likely employs standard extraction methods such as rod pumping or hydraulic fracturing, depending on the reservoir characteristics. As part of the broader U.S. oil infrastructure, this facility contributes to domestic energy production. Its location in rural Oklahoma places it in an area with a long history of oil and gas activity, where environmental considerations include groundwater protection, air emissions from equipment, and land use impacts. The facility's operations are subject to routine inspections and permitting requirements to ensure compliance with environmental standards.

The facility is situated in the semi-arid High Plains region of Oklahoma, where water resources are critical for both agriculture and oil extraction. Potential environmental concerns include groundwater contamination from drilling fluids or produced water, air emissions from engines and flares, and surface disturbance from well pads and access roads. The region's geology, part of the Anadarko Basin, presents both conventional and unconventional oil reservoirs, with hydraulic fracturing commonly used to enhance production. Regulatory oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and EPA ensures that operators implement best management practices for waste disposal, spill prevention, and reclamation.