BCE MACH LLC / KASSIK 16-25-12 1H STA - Oil Extraction Facility in Carmen, Oklahoma

BCE MACH LLC / KASSIK 16-25-12 1H STA is an oil extraction facility located in Carmen, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), reflecting its role in upstream hydrocarbon production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations such as the Clean Air Act (CAA) and Clean Water Act (CWA). Oklahoma's oil and gas industry is also governed by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which oversees well permitting and environmental compliance. Typical extraction methods in this region include horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, which are common for accessing tight oil formations. As part of the broader oil infrastructure in the United States, this facility contributes to domestic energy production. Its location in rural Oklahoma highlights the dispersed nature of extraction sites, often requiring local infrastructure for transport and processing. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing activity in the region's mature oil fields.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane. Water usage and potential groundwater contamination from hydraulic fracturing are also concerns. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use require careful management of produced water and waste disposal to minimize environmental footprint.