Overview
BCE MACH LLC / DONNA L 22 28 13 1H STA is an oil extraction facility in Alva, Oklahoma, United States. It is operational and located in Woods County.
BCE MACH LLC / DONNA L 22 28 13 1H STA is an oil extraction facility situated in Alva, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the broader Mid-Continent oil province. Oklahoma has a long history of oil extraction, with many wells targeting formations such as the Mississippian Lime and Woodford Shale. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Clean Air Act and state-level oil and gas regulations. The Oklahoma Corporation Commission oversees drilling and production activities, ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards. Typical oil extraction in this area involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil reservoirs. As an oil extraction site, this facility plays a role in the local energy supply chain, contributing to crude oil production that feeds into refineries and downstream markets. The environmental context includes potential impacts on groundwater and air quality, which are managed through regulatory permits and best practices in the industry.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a region with active oil extraction, where potential environmental concerns include groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, as well as air emissions from equipment and flaring. The area's geology and hydrology influence the risk of spills and leaks, which are regulated under state and federal laws.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 0.45 MI W CR490/KIOWA RD in Alva, Oklahoma, United States, in Woods County.
It is an oil extraction facility, specifically an oil well site, involved in the production of crude oil.
The operator is BCE MACH LLC, as indicated by the facility name.
Oil extraction in Oklahoma is regulated by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Operators must obtain permits for drilling, production, and waste management.
In Oklahoma, oil extraction often uses horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access oil from tight formations like the Mississippian Lime.
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