BCE MACH LLC / ELMORE 21 28 14 STA - Oil Extraction Facility in Alva, Oklahoma

BCE MACH LLC / ELMORE 21 28 14 STA is an oil extraction facility located in Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and situated approximately 0.52 miles west of County Road 42/Latimer. It is part of the broader oil and gas extraction industry in the region. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). 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 (CWA), as well as state-level agencies like the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical extraction operations involve drilling, well completion, and production, with associated infrastructure such as separators, tanks, and pipelines. This facility contributes to the local and regional oil supply, supporting downstream refining and energy markets. Its location in Oklahoma places it within a major oil-producing region, the Anadarko Basin, which has significant historical and economic importance for domestic energy production. The facility's operations are subject to environmental regulations aimed at minimizing air emissions, water contamination, and land disturbance.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Oklahoma, characterized by grasslands and agricultural land. Oil extraction activities in this area can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane, and water resources through potential spills or improper disposal of produced water. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these risks through permitting and monitoring requirements.