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

BCE MACH LLC / JOAN 28 28 14 STA is an oil extraction facility located approximately 0.55 miles east of Kay Road and CR410 near Alva, Oklahoma, in Woods County. The facility is operational and engaged in the extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. Oklahoma is a significant oil-producing state, with many wells operating in the Anadarko Basin region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in the United States is subject to federal regulations such as the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act, as well as state-level rules governing drilling, production, and waste management. Typical extraction methods in this region include conventional vertical wells and horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing. As part of the broader oil infrastructure in the United States, this facility contributes to domestic energy production. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local groundwater and air quality, which are managed through regulatory permits and best practices. The facility's location in a rural area of Oklahoma reflects the dispersed nature of oil extraction in the region.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Woods County, Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities can affect local ecosystems and water resources. Potential environmental concerns include groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from equipment and flaring, and land disturbance from well pads and access roads. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting and monitoring requirements.