VALIDUS ENERGY II MIDCON LLC / CHILES PAD - Oil Extraction Facility in Calumet, Oklahoma

VALIDUS ENERGY II MIDCON LLC / CHILES PAD is an operational oil extraction facility situated in Calumet, Oklahoma, within Canadian County. The facility is part of the United States' extensive oil and gas infrastructure, focusing on the extraction of crude oil from local reserves. Its location in the Anadarko Basin places it within a historically productive region for hydrocarbons. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable state-level regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in this region typically involves conventional drilling and production techniques, with wells connected to gathering systems for transport to processing facilities. The NAICS code 211120 indicates support activities for oil and gas operations. As part of the Midcontinent oil-producing region, this facility contributes to the domestic energy supply chain. Its operations are subject to environmental oversight to manage potential impacts such as air emissions and water usage. The facility's role in local oil extraction supports broader energy infrastructure and economic activity in Canadian County.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of central Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities must manage water resources carefully. Potential environmental considerations include groundwater protection from drilling fluids and produced water, as well as air quality management for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane emissions. The site's proximity to agricultural land may require additional measures to prevent soil contamination.