BCE MACH LLC / HORSCH 5 28 16 AND STERLING 1 5 STA - Oil Extraction Facility in Alva, Oklahoma

BCE MACH LLC / HORSCH 5 28 16 AND STERLING 1 5 STA is an operational oil extraction facility located in Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is situated approximately 0.97 miles northeast of Logan/CR200, with coordinates 36.942070, -98.950240. As part of the U.S. oil extraction sector, it contributes to the region's hydrocarbon production. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating involvement in both crude oil and natural gas liquids recovery. 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, as well as state-level agencies like the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical extraction methods in Oklahoma include conventional vertical wells and horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing, depending on the geological formation. The facility's operational status and location in the Anadarko Basin, a prolific hydrocarbon province, underscore its role in meeting domestic energy demand. The surrounding area is characterized by agricultural land and rural communities, with the facility contributing to local employment and economic activity. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection, air emissions management, and surface disturbance minimization, all subject to regulatory oversight.

The facility is located in Woods County, Oklahoma, within the Anadarko Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas activity. Local environmental concerns include potential groundwater contamination from drilling and production operations, air emissions from equipment and flaring, and surface impacts on agricultural land. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Oklahoma Corporation Commission addresses these through permitting, monitoring, and enforcement of best practices.