BCE MACH LLC / COOK 1 7H STATION - Oil Extraction Facility in Burlington, Oklahoma

BCE MACH LLC / COOK 1 7H 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 within the Mid-Continent oil province. The plant's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) classify it as engaging in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction activities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level agencies such as the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in Oklahoma is subject to EPA's Clean Air Act regulations, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations, and the Safe Drinking Water Act's Underground Injection Control program for disposal wells. The state also enforces rules on well construction, production reporting, and spill prevention. As an oil extraction site, the facility contributes to the local and national energy supply. Its environmental significance includes potential impacts on air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane, as well as risks to groundwater from well operations. The facility's location in a rural area with agricultural land use underscores the importance of adherence to best management practices for spill prevention and emission controls.

The facility is located in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, a region with a mix of agricultural and oil extraction activities. The local environment includes prairie ecosystems and groundwater aquifers that support farming. Oil extraction operations 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.