VALPOINT OPERATING LLC / TAYLOR 1HR 34 - Oil Extraction Facility in Arnett, Oklahoma

VALPOINT OPERATING LLC / TAYLOR 1HR 34 is an oil extraction facility situated in Ellis County, Oklahoma, approximately 0.3 miles southwest of the intersection of E0710 and N1950 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), indicating its role in both oil and gas production. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes oversight by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA). State-level regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) govern drilling and production practices. Typical oil extraction in this region involves conventional vertical or horizontal wells, with associated infrastructure for separation, storage, and transport. As part of the broader oil and gas industry in Oklahoma, this facility contributes to the state's significant hydrocarbon production. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane, 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.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of western Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities can affect local air quality through emissions of VOCs and methane. Water resources are a concern due to the large volumes of produced water generated, which require proper disposal or treatment. The area's ecology includes mixed-grass prairie and agricultural land, with potential impacts on soil and groundwater from spills or leaks.