Overview
UNBRIDLED RESOURCES LLC / MILLER 8 1H PRODUCTION FACILITY is an oil extraction site near Arnett, Oklahoma. It operates under US EPA and state regulations for crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.
UNBRIDLED RESOURCES LLC / MILLER 8 1H PRODUCTION FACILITY is an operational oil extraction facility located approximately 4.5 miles east of Highway 283/Pinkston near Arnett, Oklahoma. The facility is situated in Roger Mills County, a region with active oil and gas production in the Anadarko Basin. It operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating a focus on both crude oil and associated natural gas liquids. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction sites in this region typically employ horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. It is part of a broader network of wells in the area contributing to domestic oil supply. As an oil extraction facility, its environmental significance includes potential impacts on local water resources, air quality from volatile organic compounds, and land use. The site is located in a rural area, reducing direct population exposure, but still subject to state and federal regulations aimed at minimizing environmental risks. The facility's role in the local economy and energy infrastructure is notable, supporting regional employment and energy independence.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the semi-arid High Plains region of western Oklahoma, where water availability is a key environmental concern. Oil extraction activities can affect groundwater quality through potential spills or improper disposal of produced water. Air emissions from drilling and production operations, including methane and volatile organic compounds, contribute to local air quality considerations. The site's rural setting reduces immediate population exposure, but cumulative impacts from multiple extraction sites in the area warrant regulatory oversight under the Clean Air Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 4.5 miles east of Highway 283/Pinkston near Arnett, Oklahoma, in Roger Mills County.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility operates under US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act and Safe Drinking Water Act, as well as state regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.
Risks include potential groundwater contamination from spills or produced water, air emissions of methane and VOCs, and land disturbance. Regulations aim to mitigate these through permitting and monitoring.
The facility supports regional employment and energy production, contributing to Oklahoma's oil and gas industry which is a major economic driver in the state.
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