UNBRIDLED RESOURCES LLC / KNOWLES 2 PRODUCTION FACILITY - Oil Extraction in Arnett, Oklahoma

UNBRIDLED RESOURCES LLC / KNOWLES 2 PRODUCTION FACILITY is an oil extraction site situated approximately 1.3 miles northeast of Arnett, Oklahoma, in Ellis County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), reflecting its role in upstream hydrocarbon production. As an oil extraction facility in Oklahoma, it operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. The EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act set emissions and discharge standards, while state regulations govern well permitting and production practices. Typical extraction operations in this region involve conventional vertical wells or horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing, depending on the geological formation. The facility contributes to the regional oil supply chain, feeding crude into pipelines or trucking networks for downstream refining. Its location in the Anadarko Basin places it in a historically productive area for oil and gas. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection, brine management, and methane emissions control, which are addressed through state and federal permitting requirements.

The facility is located in the semi-arid High Plains region of Oklahoma, where water resources are critical for both agriculture and energy production. Oil extraction activities can impact local aquifers through potential contamination from drilling fluids or produced water. Air emissions from engines, flaring, and fugitive methane contribute to regional air quality concerns. The site's proximity to rural communities necessitates careful management of noise, traffic, and odor. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through best management practices and monitoring.