BCE MACH II LLC / ROXANNE 1 17H Oil Extraction Facility, Bessie, Oklahoma

BCE MACH II LLC / ROXANNE 1 17H is an operational oil extraction facility situated approximately 0.1 miles east of the intersection of N2280 and E1100 Road near Bessie, Oklahoma. The facility is located in Washita County, within the United States, and is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). As an oil extraction site, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical oil extraction operations in this region involve drilling and well completion, with production subject to state and federal environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. The facility's scale is consistent with small to medium-sized extraction sites common in the Anadarko Basin. The facility contributes to the local and regional oil supply, supporting downstream refining and energy markets. Its location in rural Oklahoma places it within a region with a long history of oil and gas production, where extraction activities are a key economic driver. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection and surface water management, regulated through permits and best management practices.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of western Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities can impact local water resources and air quality. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies addresses potential risks such as groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, as well as emissions of volatile organic compounds. The site's proximity to agricultural land necessitates careful management of surface disturbances and waste disposal.