Shrewder 1 17H Oil Extraction Facility, Arnett, Oklahoma

The Shrewder 1 17H facility, operated by Urban Oil and Gas Group LLC, is an oil extraction site located approximately 2.97 miles southwest of the intersection of N1890 and E0670 roads near Arnett, Oklahoma. Situated in Ellis County, this facility is part of the broader oil and gas infrastructure in the United States, a country with extensive regulatory oversight for hydrocarbon extraction. Operating under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), the facility engages in the primary extraction of crude oil and natural gas liquids. The United States oil extraction sector is governed by federal and state regulations, including the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act, with state-level oversight from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical extraction methods in this region involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. The facility's location in the Anadarko Basin places it within a historically productive oil and gas region. Its operational status indicates ongoing contribution to local energy supply and economic activity. The site's environmental context includes the semi-arid climate of western Oklahoma, with considerations for water usage and waste management associated with extraction activities.

The facility operates in the semi-arid environment of western Oklahoma, where water availability is a key concern for oil extraction operations. The region's geology involves tight oil formations that require hydraulic fracturing, which necessitates careful management of water resources and produced water. Local ecosystems include grasslands and agricultural lands, with potential impacts from land disturbance and emissions. Regulatory frameworks such as the Clean Water Act and state-level rules govern water disposal and spill prevention.