YELLOW SUB #1 & #2 Oil Extraction Facility in Alex, Oklahoma

YELLOW SUB #1 & #2 is an oil extraction facility situated in Alex, Grady County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211120, which covers crude petroleum extraction. Its location in the Anadarko Basin places it within a historically significant oil-producing region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act. Oklahoma's oil extraction activities are also subject to state-level regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical extraction methods in this region include conventional vertical wells and horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing. As part of the broader U.S. oil infrastructure, YELLOW SUB #1 & #2 contributes to domestic crude supply. The facility's operational status and location in a county with active oil production highlight its role in supporting local energy markets and the regional economy.

The facility is situated in a region with a history of oil extraction, which can pose risks such as groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, as well as air emissions from volatile organic compounds. Spills during extraction or transport may impact local soil and water resources. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these risks through permitting and monitoring requirements.