BCE MACH LLC / COLLINS 8 27 12 1H PAD - Oil Extraction Facility in Burlington, Oklahoma

BCE MACH LLC / COLLINS 8 27 12 1H PAD is an operational oil extraction facility located in Burlington, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is situated approximately 1.1 miles west of the intersection of N2540 and E0120 roads, in a region known for its oil and gas production. As part of the oil extraction sector, this pad site contributes to the broader upstream activities in the Mid-Continent oil province. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating involvement in both crude oil and natural gas liquids recovery. In Oklahoma, oil extraction operations are regulated by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Typical extraction methods in this region include horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, which are common in the Anadarko Basin. This facility is part of the extensive oil and gas infrastructure in Alfalfa County, which supports local employment and energy production. The environmental context includes potential impacts on groundwater and air quality, managed through state and federal permits. The facility's location in a rural area reduces proximity to dense populations, but monitoring for spills and emissions remains important.

The facility is located in a rural area of Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, within the Anadarko Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas development. The local environment includes agricultural land and sensitive groundwater resources. Oil extraction activities can pose risks of soil and water contamination from spills, as well as air emissions from flaring and equipment. Regulatory oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and EPA helps mitigate these risks through permitting and inspection requirements.