UNIT PETROLEUM CO / PADGET 1 29H - Oil Extraction Facility in Balko, Oklahoma

UNIT PETROLEUM CO / PADGET 1 29H is an oil extraction facility situated in Beaver County, Oklahoma, near the town of Balko. The facility is part of the broader oil and gas infrastructure in the Anadarko Basin, a prolific hydrocarbon-producing region in the United States. As an operational oil extraction site, it contributes to the domestic crude oil supply chain. 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 horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as oil and gas extraction support activities. The Anadarko Basin is known for its rich oil and gas reserves, and facilities like this one play a role in meeting regional energy demands. The environmental context includes considerations for water management, air emissions, and land use, with regulations such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act governing operations.

Oil extraction in the Anadarko Basin involves potential environmental impacts including groundwater contamination risks from hydraulic fracturing, air emissions from drilling and production, and land disturbance. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these through permits and monitoring. The facility's location in a semi-arid region also raises considerations for water usage and disposal of produced water.