BCE MACH LLC / JAMES 4 28 14 1H STA - Oil Extraction Facility in Alva, Oklahoma

BCE MACH LLC / JAMES 4 28 14 1H STA is an oil extraction facility situated approximately 0.2 miles west of Logan/CR420 in Alva, Oklahoma. 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 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in Oklahoma is subject to EPA's Clean Air Act regulations, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations, as well as state-level rules for well construction and waste management. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, typical for the region. As an oil extraction site, the facility plays a role in supplying crude oil to refineries and downstream markets. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane emissions, as well as water management for produced water. The facility's location in a rural area of Woods County means it operates in a landscape with agricultural and oil field activities.

The facility is situated in a region with active oil extraction, which can contribute to air emissions such as VOCs and methane. Water management for produced water is a key environmental consideration, as is the potential for soil contamination from spills. The area's rural setting means that ecological receptors include agricultural lands and native prairie habitats.