Unbridled Resources LLC / James 1 33H Station - Oil Extraction Facility near Bessie, Oklahoma

Unbridled Resources LLC / James 1 33H Station is an operational oil extraction facility situated approximately 9.5 miles south-southwest of Clinton, in Washita County, Oklahoma. The facility is part of the United States' extensive oil and gas infrastructure, contributing to the region's energy production. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating involvement in both crude oil and natural gas liquids recovery. In the U.S., such facilities are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), with state-level oversight from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical extraction methods in this region include horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, which have been widely deployed in the Anadarko Basin. The facility's location in western Oklahoma places it within a region known for substantial oil and gas activity, particularly in the Anadarko Basin. The environmental context includes considerations of water usage, produced water management, and potential impacts on local air quality. The facility's operational status underscores its role in meeting domestic energy demand, while regulatory frameworks aim to mitigate environmental risks associated with extraction activities.

The facility operates in the Anadarko Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas extraction. Key environmental considerations include water management for hydraulic fracturing, disposal of produced water, and air emissions from drilling and production activities. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Oklahoma Corporation Commission addresses these through permits and monitoring requirements.