UNIT PETROLEUM CO / HUNT 5 2 Oil Extraction Facility, Binger, Oklahoma

UNIT PETROLEUM CO / HUNT 5 2 is an oil extraction facility located near Binger, Oklahoma, in Caddo County. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the broader Anadarko Basin, a significant oil and gas province in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in this region typically involves conventional drilling and production techniques, with wells tapping into multiple geological formations. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate the facility's involvement in both crude oil and natural gas liquids production. As part of the U.S. oil infrastructure, this facility plays a role in domestic energy supply. The Anadarko Basin is known for its rich hydrocarbon resources, and operations like this support local employment and economic activity. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection and proper management of produced water, which are regulated under state and federal laws.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities must manage water resources carefully. Produced water from oil wells is typically handled through deep well injection or treatment, regulated by the EPA's Underground Injection Control program. The area's geology includes the Anadarko Basin, which has a history of oil and gas development, requiring ongoing monitoring for potential groundwater impacts.