BCE MACH LLC / BENDER 17 28 12 1H STATION - Oil Extraction Facility in Burlington, Oklahoma

BCE MACH LLC / BENDER 17 28 12 1H STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Burlington, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and situated in a region known for its oil and gas production, part of the broader Mid-Continent oil province. The site is accessed via N2520 Road, 0.4 miles east of Oklahoma State Highway 11. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating a focus on both crude oil and natural gas liquids. In the United States, oil extraction facilities are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act, as well as state-level agencies like the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical operations involve drilling, wellhead separation, and initial processing before transport to refineries or pipelines. As an oil extraction site, the facility contributes to the domestic energy supply, supporting local and national energy needs. The environmental context includes potential risks such as groundwater contamination, air emissions from flaring or venting, and land disturbance. However, regulatory frameworks aim to mitigate these impacts through permitting and monitoring requirements.

The facility is located in a rural area of Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities are common. The local environment includes agricultural land and the Salt Fork of the Arkansas River watershed. Oil extraction operations can pose risks of soil and water contamination from spills or leaks of produced water and hydrocarbons. Air emissions from equipment and flaring may affect local air quality. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies helps manage these risks through spill prevention plans and emission controls.