XTO Energy Inc. / Skytrain Compressor Station - Oil Extraction Facility in Baum, Oklahoma

XTO Energy Inc. / Skytrain Compressor Station is an oil extraction facility located near Baum, Oklahoma, in Carter County. The facility is operational and plays a role in the midstream segment of oil and gas production, compressing natural gas for transport. It is situated in a region with a long history of hydrocarbon extraction. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including EPA standards for air emissions and Oklahoma Corporation Commission rules for oil and gas operations. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its involvement in both oil and natural gas production. Compressor stations like this are essential for maintaining pipeline pressure and ensuring efficient transport of natural gas. As part of XTO Energy, a major player in the U.S. oil and gas sector, this facility contributes to the domestic energy supply. Its location in Oklahoma places it within the Anadarko Basin, a significant oil and gas producing area. The facility's operations are subject to environmental oversight to minimize impacts on local air quality and water resources.

The facility is located in a rural area of southern Oklahoma, where oil and gas extraction is a primary industry. Local environmental concerns include potential air emissions from compressors and fugitive methane leaks, as well as water usage and produced water management. The region's geology and climate influence operational practices, with regulations under the Clean Air Act and state-level rules governing emissions and waste disposal.