BCE MACH LLC / KEVIN 34 28 12 1H STA - Oil Extraction Facility in Burlington, Oklahoma

BCE MACH LLC / KEVIN 34 28 12 1H STA is an oil extraction facility located in Burlington, Alfalfa County, 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 Mississippi Lime and Woodford Shale. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for water discharges. Oil extraction in Oklahoma is subject to state regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which oversees well permitting and environmental compliance. Typical extraction methods in this area include horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing. The facility's environmental significance lies in its contribution to domestic energy supply, but oil extraction activities can impact local air quality and water resources. Proper management of produced water and methane emissions is critical. The facility's location in a rural area may reduce some risks, but proximity to agricultural land requires careful environmental stewardship.

Oil extraction in Oklahoma occurs in a region with significant agricultural activity, including wheat farming and cattle ranching. The facility's operations may affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane, and water resources through potential spills or improper disposal of produced water. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these impacts, but the cumulative effect of multiple wells in the area can pose environmental challenges.