Overview
BCE MACH LLC / MERITT 2 28 16 1H STA JANIE 35 29 16 1 is an operational oil extraction facility in Alva, Oklahoma, United States. It is part of the country's extensive onshore oil production infrastructure.
BCE MACH LLC / MERITT 2 28 16 1H STA JANIE 35 29 16 1 is an oil extraction facility located in Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the broader U.S. onshore oil industry. Oklahoma has a long history of oil extraction, with many wells tapping into the Anadarko Basin and other geological formations. The facility operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act requirements for oil and gas extraction. Typical operations involve drilling and well completion, with associated equipment for separation, storage, and transport of crude oil. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate that the facility may produce both oil and natural gas liquids. As an oil extraction site, the facility plays a role in meeting domestic energy demand. Its location in a rural area of Oklahoma means it is subject to state-level regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which oversees oil and gas well permitting and environmental compliance. The facility's operational status suggests it is actively contributing to local and national energy supplies.
Environmental context
Oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma operate in a region with significant seismic activity linked to wastewater injection, though this facility's specific practices are not detailed. The site is inland, reducing spill risks to coastal ecosystems, but groundwater protection is a concern due to potential leaks from wells or storage tanks. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these risks through permitting and monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma, United States, approximately 0.82 miles northeast of the intersection of D2303 and E0055.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude oil and potentially natural gas liquids, as indicated by its NAICS codes.
The facility is listed as operational, meaning it is actively producing oil.
Oil extraction in Oklahoma is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for well permitting and spill prevention.
Risks include groundwater contamination from leaks, air emissions from flaring and equipment, and induced seismicity from wastewater injection. Proper well construction and monitoring help mitigate these risks.
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