YELLOW SUB #3 & #4 Oil Extraction Facility, Alex, Oklahoma

YELLOW SUB #3 & #4 is an oil extraction facility located at 2996 County Street 2970 in Alex, Grady County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211120, which covers crude petroleum extraction. This places it within the broader upstream oil sector, focusing on the extraction of crude oil from subsurface reservoirs. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations such as the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA). State-level oversight from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality also applies. Typical oil extraction operations in Oklahoma involve conventional vertical wells, horizontal drilling, and enhanced oil recovery techniques, though specific methods at this site are not detailed. As part of the oil extraction sector, this facility contributes to the regional energy supply and local economy. The environmental context includes potential impacts on groundwater, air quality, and land use, which are managed through regulatory permits and best practices. The facility's location in rural Grady County suggests proximity to agricultural areas, requiring careful management of surface operations.

The facility is situated in Grady County, Oklahoma, a region with a mix of agricultural and oil extraction activities. Oil extraction operations can pose risks such as groundwater contamination from spills or leaks, air emissions from equipment, and land disturbance. Regulatory oversight from the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through permits and monitoring. The local environment includes prairie ecosystems and water resources that may be sensitive to hydrocarbon releases.