VALPOINT OPERATING LLC / WESTON O 36 25 2H - Oil Extraction Facility in Arnett, Oklahoma

VALPOINT OPERATING LLC / WESTON O 36 25 2H is an oil extraction facility situated in Ellis County, Oklahoma, approximately 0.25 miles northwest of the intersection of N1910 and E0710 roads near Arnett. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211120, which covers crude petroleum extraction. As part of the United States' extensive oil infrastructure, this facility contributes to the domestic production of crude oil. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level agencies such as the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Key regulations include the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), which govern emissions and water discharges from oil extraction activities. The facility's scale is typical for a small to medium-sized extraction site in the region, focusing on primary production from conventional wells. Environmental considerations for oil extraction in Oklahoma include groundwater protection, spill prevention, and air quality management. The facility's location in a rural area with low population density reduces immediate community exposure, but proper well integrity and waste management are essential to prevent contamination of soil and water resources. The facility plays a role in the local economy by supporting jobs and energy supply.

Oil extraction in Oklahoma involves risks such as groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, as well as air emissions from volatile organic compounds. The facility's rural setting in Ellis County reduces population exposure, but proper well casing and spill containment are critical. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through permits and inspections.