UNIT PETROLEUM CO / SCOTT TRUST 1 28H - Oil Extraction Facility in Balko, Oklahoma

UNIT PETROLEUM CO / SCOTT TRUST 1 28H is an oil extraction facility located in Balko, Beaver County, Oklahoma. The facility is operational and engages in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. It is situated in the Anadarko Basin, a prolific oil and gas region in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for water discharges. Oklahoma's oil and gas industry is also regulated by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical extraction methods in this region include horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing. As an oil extraction site, the facility contributes to the local and national energy supply. Its environmental significance includes potential impacts on air quality, water resources, and land use. The facility's location in a rural area with low population density may reduce some community exposure risks, but groundwater protection and methane emissions remain important considerations.

The facility is located in the High Plains region of Oklahoma, an area with semi-arid climate and significant agricultural activity. Oil extraction in this region can impact groundwater resources, particularly the Ogallala Aquifer, which is a critical water source for irrigation and drinking. Air emissions from extraction operations, including volatile organic compounds and methane, contribute to local air quality concerns. The regulatory framework under the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting and monitoring requirements.