BCE MACH LLC / BRANDT 1 4 STATION - Oil Extraction Facility in Alva, Oklahoma

BCE MACH LLC / BRANDT 1 4 STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), reflecting its role in upstream hydrocarbon production. The facility operates within 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 is provided by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) and the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Typical oil extraction operations in this region involve conventional vertical or horizontal drilling, with associated infrastructure for separation and storage. Located in the Mid-Continent oil province, the facility contributes to Oklahoma's significant oil and gas production. The surrounding area is primarily agricultural and rural, with the facility's operations subject to standard environmental controls for air emissions, water management, and spill prevention. Its role in the local energy supply chain supports regional economic activity.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Woods County, Oklahoma, characterized by agricultural land and low population density. Oil extraction operations in this region typically involve potential risks such as groundwater contamination from drilling fluids, air emissions from equipment, and soil impacts from spills. Regulatory compliance under the EPA and OCC helps mitigate these risks through permitting, monitoring, and best management practices.