Unbridled Resources LLC / Loftiss 1 18H Station - Oil Extraction Facility near Canute, Oklahoma

Unbridled Resources LLC / Loftiss 1 18H Station is an operational oil extraction facility situated approximately 3.2 miles east-northeast of Elk City, near Canute, Oklahoma. The facility is part of the United States' extensive oil infrastructure, which is regulated under federal and state environmental laws. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both oil and gas extraction. In the US, oil extraction activities are subject to regulations such as the Clean Air Act (including Refinery MACT for downstream processes) and state-level oil and gas conservation laws. The facility's location in Oklahoma places it within the Anadarko Basin, a region known for significant oil and gas production. The environmental context of this facility includes potential impacts on local air quality and water resources. Oil extraction operations typically involve drilling, well completion, and production activities that may generate emissions and require water management. The facility's proximity to rural areas and agricultural land underscores the importance of adherence to environmental regulations to minimize ecological disruption.

The facility is located in Washita County, Oklahoma, an area with a mix of agricultural and oil extraction activities. The local environment includes grasslands and croplands, with potential impacts from oil extraction including air emissions from equipment and flaring, as well as water usage and produced water management. Regulatory oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the US EPA helps mitigate these impacts.