XTO Energy Inc / Nickel Hill 25 1H Production Site - Oil Extraction Facility in Baum, Oklahoma

XTO Energy Inc / Nickel Hill 25 1H Production Site is an operational oil extraction facility situated near Baum, Oklahoma, in Carter County. The facility is part of the United States' extensive oil and gas infrastructure, focusing on the extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas. Its location in Oklahoma places it within a major oil-producing region, contributing to the state's significant role in domestic energy supply. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating a focus on both oil and gas production. As an oil extraction site, it employs standard drilling and production technologies typical of onshore operations in the region. Regulatory oversight is provided by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, with compliance to federal and state environmental regulations. This production site is part of XTO Energy's portfolio, a subsidiary of ExxonMobil, and contributes to the local economy through employment and energy production. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing extraction activities, supporting downstream refining and distribution networks. Its location in a rural area near Baum minimizes direct urban impact but requires careful management of environmental risks such as groundwater protection and air emissions.

The facility is situated in a region with a mix of agricultural and rural land uses, where oil extraction activities must manage potential impacts on local water resources and air quality. Oklahoma's oil fields are subject to state regulations addressing well integrity, produced water disposal, and methane emissions. The proximity to the Arbuckle-Simpson aquifer, a critical groundwater source, necessitates careful monitoring to prevent contamination from drilling and production operations.