Sandrock 36-25 Pad Oil Extraction Facility near Amber, Oklahoma

The Sandrock 36-25 Pad is an oil extraction facility operated by Validus Energy II Midcon LLC, located approximately 0.25 miles east of Dutton Road/Richland Road near Amber, Grady County, Oklahoma. The facility is currently operational and plays a role in the local oil and gas industry. As an oil extraction site, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. The NAICS code 211120 indicates crude petroleum extraction, which typically involves drilling and well operations. The facility is part of the broader Mid-Continent oil region, known for its conventional and unconventional oil production. The Sandrock 36-25 Pad contributes to the energy supply in the region. Its location in Grady County places it within an area with active oil and gas development, supporting local employment and economic activity. The facility's operations are subject to environmental regulations aimed at minimizing impacts on air, water, and land.

Oil extraction facilities like the Sandrock 36-25 Pad can have environmental impacts including potential groundwater contamination, air emissions from equipment and flaring, and land disturbance. The site's location in Oklahoma, a state with extensive oil and gas activity, means it operates under state and federal regulations such as the EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Spill prevention and response plans are typically required to mitigate risks to surrounding ecosystems.