XTO Energy Inc Elmore 1 4H9 Production SI - Oil Extraction Facility near Ardmore, Oklahoma

XTO Energy Inc operates the Elmore 1 4H9 Production SI oil extraction facility located approximately 8 miles northwest of Ardmore, Oklahoma. The facility is situated in Carter County, a region with a long history of oil and gas production. As an oil extraction site, it contributes to the local and national energy supply. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Clean Air Act and state-level Oklahoma Corporation Commission rules. Oil extraction in this region typically involves conventional drilling and production techniques, with wells targeting the Arbuckle and Simpson formations. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate the facility's focus on both crude oil and natural gas liquids. The Elmore facility is part of XTO Energy's extensive portfolio in the Mid-Continent region. Its operational status ensures ongoing contribution to local employment and energy production. The facility's location in a historically productive area underscores its role in maintaining domestic oil supply.

Oil extraction in Carter County, Oklahoma, occurs in a region with mixed land use including agriculture and rural communities. The facility's operations involve potential risks such as groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and surface spills. Regulatory oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and EPA helps mitigate these risks through permitting and inspection requirements.