UNBRIDLED RESOURCES LLC / KLIEWER 3 18H STATION - Oil Extraction Facility in Bessie, Oklahoma

UNBRIDLED RESOURCES LLC / KLIEWER 3 18H STATION is an operational oil extraction facility situated approximately 6.75 miles southeast of Clinton, in Washita County, Oklahoma. The facility is part of the United States' extensive oil and gas infrastructure, contributing to domestic production in the Anadarko Basin region. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). In the U.S., oil extraction facilities are subject to federal and state regulations, including EPA's Clean Air Act (CAA) standards for oil and gas operations, as well as state-level rules from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical extraction methods in this region involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. This facility plays a role in the local economy and energy supply chain. Its operational status indicates ongoing production, which supports regional employment and contributes to the broader U.S. energy landscape. The site's location in rural Oklahoma reflects the typical siting of extraction operations near geological resources.

Oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma operate in a region with a mix of agricultural and semi-arid landscapes. The primary environmental considerations include potential groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from equipment and flaring, and land disturbance from well pads and access roads. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting and monitoring requirements.