BCE MACH III LLC / MALY 32 M1 H PAD - Oil Extraction Facility in Bison, Oklahoma

BCE MACH III LLC / MALY 32 M1 H PAD is an oil extraction facility located in Bison, Garfield County, Oklahoma. The facility is operational and engaged in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. It is situated in a region with a long history of oil and gas production, part of the broader Mid-Continent oil province. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA). Oklahoma's oil and gas industry is regulated by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which oversees drilling and production practices. Typical extraction methods in this area include conventional vertical wells and horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing. As a small to medium-scale extraction site, the facility contributes to local oil production and economic activity in Garfield County. Its environmental significance relates to potential impacts on air quality from volatile organic compounds and methane emissions, as well as water management for produced water. The site's location in a rural agricultural area also raises considerations for land use and groundwater protection.

The facility is located in a rural area of Garfield County, Oklahoma, characterized by agricultural land and scattered oil wells. The local environment includes prairie ecosystems and groundwater aquifers used for irrigation and drinking water. Oil extraction activities can pose risks of soil and water contamination from spills or leaks of crude oil and produced water. Air emissions from equipment and flaring may affect local air quality. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting and monitoring requirements.