Overview
Urban Oil and Gas Group LLC operates the Shrewder 1 13H oil extraction site near Arnett, Oklahoma. This facility is part of the United States' extensive oil infrastructure in the Anadarko Basin region.
Urban Oil and Gas Group LLC operates the Shrewder 1 13H oil extraction site, located approximately 2.33 miles northeast of the intersection of US283 and E0690 Road near Arnett, Oklahoma. The facility is situated in Ellis County, within the Anadarko Basin, a prolific hydrocarbon-producing region. As an oil extraction site, it contributes to the United States' domestic crude oil supply, operating under federal and state regulations. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction sites like this one are subject to EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for crude oil and natural gas production, as well as state-level permitting for drilling and production. The site's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, typical for wells in this region. The Shrewder 1 13H site is part of a network of wells that support local and national energy needs. Its operational status ensures continued production, contributing to the economic activity in Ellis County. The facility's location in a rural area minimizes direct population exposure, but standard environmental controls for emissions and spill prevention are in place to protect local ecosystems.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the semi-arid High Plains region of Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities can impact local water resources and air quality. The Anadarko Basin is known for conventional and unconventional oil production, with potential risks of groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these risks through permitting and monitoring requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The site is located approximately 2.33 miles northeast of the intersection of US283 and E0690 Road near Arnett, Oklahoma, in Ellis County.
It is an oil extraction site operated by Urban Oil and Gas Group LLC, involved in the production of crude petroleum and natural gas.
The facility is currently operational, actively producing oil and gas.
These sites are regulated by the U.S. EPA under the Clean Air Act and by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for drilling and production permits.
Key considerations include groundwater protection from drilling fluids, air emissions from equipment, and spill prevention measures to protect local ecosystems.
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