UNIT PETROLEUM CO / UMBACH ESTATE 2 10 - Oil Extraction Facility in Blanchard, Oklahoma

UNIT PETROLEUM CO / UMBACH ESTATE 2 10 is an oil extraction facility located in Blanchard, Grady County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), reflecting its role in upstream oil and gas production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations such as the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA). Oklahoma's oil and gas industry is also subject to state-level oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical extraction methods in this region involve conventional drilling and hydraulic fracturing, with associated infrastructure for separation and initial processing. As part of the broader oil extraction sector in Oklahoma, this facility contributes to the state's significant crude oil production. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local water resources and air quality, managed through permits and best management practices. The facility's location in a rural area of Grady County suggests a moderate scale of operations relative to larger fields in the state.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Grady County, Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities can affect local groundwater and surface water through potential spills or leaks. Regulatory oversight under the EPA's Clean Water Act and state regulations aims to mitigate these risks. The region's geology and climate influence operational practices, with typical measures including containment systems and monitoring for hydrocarbon releases.