Smallmouth 33X4 19 26 1HC Greenback 3 - Oil Extraction Facility in Arnett, Oklahoma

The Smallmouth 33X4 19 26 1HC Greenback 3 facility, operated by Unbridled Resources LLC, is an oil extraction site located approximately 0.4 miles south of E0640/N1700 roads in Ellis County, Oklahoma, near the town of Arnett. The facility is currently operational and engages in the extraction of crude oil, classified under NAICS code 211120 (Crude Petroleum Extraction). As an oil extraction facility in Oklahoma, it operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level agencies such as the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. The facility is subject to federal regulations including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), as well as state-specific rules governing drilling, production, and waste management. Typical extraction operations in this region involve conventional vertical or horizontal drilling techniques, with production volumes varying by well characteristics. The facility's location in the Anadarko Basin places it within a historically significant oil-producing region. Its operational status contributes to local employment and energy supply, while environmental considerations include groundwater protection and air emissions management. The site's proximity to rural areas underscores the importance of adherence to best management practices for spill prevention and waste disposal.

Oil extraction in Ellis County occurs in a semi-arid region with sensitive groundwater resources. The facility's operations involve potential risks of soil and water contamination from produced water and drilling fluids. Regulatory oversight under the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and Oklahoma's water protection statutes aims to mitigate these risks. The local ecosystem includes grasslands and agricultural lands, requiring careful management of surface disturbances and emissions.