Oil Extraction Operational

UNBRIDLED RESOURCES LLC SHILL 3 18 25 1H and QUINTON 3 18 25 1H S Oil Extraction Wells, Arnett, Oklahoma

ARNETT, Oklahoma, United States

Overview

UNBRIDLED RESOURCES LLC operates the SHILL 3 18 25 1H and QUINTON 3 18 25 1H S oil extraction wells near Arnett, Oklahoma. These facilities are part of the broader oil infrastructure in Ellis County.

UNBRIDLED RESOURCES LLC manages the SHILL 3 18 25 1H and QUINTON 3 18 25 1H S oil extraction wells located approximately 0.2 miles east of the intersection of N1760 and E0660 Road near Arnett, Oklahoma. These operational wells contribute to the region's oil production within the Anadarko Basin, a prolific hydrocarbon province. As oil extraction facilities, these wells operate under the regulatory framework of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA's Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for water discharges are relevant to such operations. The wells utilize conventional drilling and extraction technologies typical of onshore oil production in the United States. The environmental significance of these wells includes potential impacts on local air quality and groundwater resources. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use require careful management of emissions and produced water. The facilities' proximity to rural communities underscores the importance of adherence to state and federal environmental regulations to minimize ecological disruption.

Environmental context

The oil extraction wells near Arnett, Oklahoma, are situated in a semi-arid region with mixed grassland and agricultural land use. The primary environmental concerns include potential groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, as well as air emissions from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane. Regulatory oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and EPA ensures compliance with spill prevention and air quality standards.

Frequently asked questions

The wells are located near Arnett, Oklahoma, approximately 0.2 miles east of the intersection of N1760 and E0660 Road, in Ellis County.

Both the SHILL 3 18 25 1H and QUINTON 3 18 25 1H S wells are currently operational.

Oil extraction in Oklahoma is regulated by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, including the Clean Air Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.

Potential impacts include air emissions of VOCs and methane, groundwater contamination risks from drilling fluids and produced water, and land disturbance. Regulations aim to minimize these through permits and best practices.

The Anadarko Basin is a major hydrocarbon-producing region in Oklahoma and Texas, known for its oil and natural gas reserves. Wells in this basin contribute significantly to U.S. domestic energy supply.

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