BCE MACH LLC / HARRIS CAROL 1 30H STA - Oil Extraction Facility in Alva, Oklahoma

BCE MACH LLC / HARRIS CAROL 1 30H STA is an oil extraction facility located in Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the larger Mid-Continent oil province. Oklahoma has a long history of oil extraction, with many wells targeting formations such as the Mississippian Lime and the Woodford Shale. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC). Oil extraction in the United States is subject to federal regulations including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), as well as state-specific rules for drilling, production, and waste management. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate that this facility may produce both oil and natural gas liquids. Oil extraction facilities like this one play a key role in meeting domestic energy demand. The facility's location in a rural area of Oklahoma suggests it is part of a network of wells that feed into local gathering systems and pipelines. Environmental considerations include potential impacts on groundwater, air quality from volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and land use. Operators are required to implement best management practices to minimize these impacts.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Woods County, Oklahoma, which is characterized by agricultural land and grasslands. Oil extraction in this region can affect local water resources through potential spills or improper disposal of produced water. Air emissions from drilling and production activities, including VOCs and methane, are regulated under the EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for the oil and gas sector. The facility's proximity to agricultural operations may also raise concerns about land use compatibility.