BCE MACH LLC / HICKMAN 12 28 17 AND SCOUT 12 28 17 SW - Oil Extraction Facility in Alva, Oklahoma

BCE MACH LLC / HICKMAN 12 28 17 AND SCOUT 12 28 17 SW is an oil extraction facility located approximately 0.16 miles southeast of the intersection of Logan Road and County Road 260 near Alva, Oklahoma. The facility operates within the United States, a major oil-producing country with extensive regulatory oversight from federal and state agencies. The facility's operations fall under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). In the United States, oil extraction facilities are subject to regulations including the EPA's Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards for emissions, as well as state-level oil and gas conservation laws. The facility is located in Oklahoma, a state with a long history of oil production and a well-established regulatory framework for drilling and extraction activities. As an operational oil extraction site, this facility contributes to the regional energy supply and local economy. The surrounding area in Woods County is primarily rural, with agriculture and energy production being key economic drivers. The facility's location inland reduces the risk of coastal spills, but groundwater and soil contamination remain potential environmental concerns addressed by state and federal regulations.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities can impact local groundwater and soil quality. Inland extraction sites like this one are subject to state-level regulations for well construction, waste management, and spill prevention. The surrounding ecosystem includes agricultural land and native prairie, requiring careful management of produced water and drilling fluids to minimize environmental disruption.