Overview
UNIT PETROLEUM CO / VERLAN 18 01H is an oil extraction facility located near Arnett, Oklahoma, United States. It operates under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120, indicating crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.
UNIT PETROLEUM CO / VERLAN 18 01H is an oil extraction facility situated in Ellis County, Oklahoma, approximately 0.1 mile west of the intersection of E0560 and N1810 roads near Arnett. 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 hydrocarbon production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and natural gas production, as well as state-level regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical oil extraction operations in this region involve drilling and wellhead processing, with equipment such as separators, tanks, and flares to handle produced fluids and gases. As part of the oil extraction sector in Oklahoma, this facility contributes to the state's significant crude oil production. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane emissions, as well as water management for produced water. The facility's location in a rural area with low population density may reduce some community exposure risks.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane. Water resources may be impacted by produced water management, though the rural setting with sparse population reduces immediate community exposure. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Oklahoma Corporation Commission aims to mitigate these environmental risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Arnett, Oklahoma, United States, at 0.1 mile west of the intersection of E0560 and N1810 roads.
It is an operational oil extraction facility involved in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
Specific capacity data is not publicly available, but typical oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma vary widely from small wells to larger operations.
Facilities must comply with EPA regulations such as New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas, and state regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, including permitting and emission controls.
Potential impacts include air emissions of VOCs and methane, water use and produced water management, and land disturbance. Regulations aim to minimize these through best management practices and monitoring.
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