BCE MACH LLC / NIDA 1 11H STA Oil Extraction Facility, Alva, Oklahoma

BCE MACH LLC / NIDA 1 11H STA is an oil extraction facility situated in Woods County, Oklahoma, near the city of Alva. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil and gas production, classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). As an oil extraction site in Oklahoma, the facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical operations involve drilling and well completion, with environmental oversight under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. The facility's scale is consistent with small to medium-sized extraction operations common in the Mid-Continent region. The facility's location in northwestern Oklahoma places it in an area with a long history of oil and gas development. Its operational status indicates ongoing contribution to local energy supply and economic activity. The site's proximity to agricultural land and rural communities underscores the importance of adherence to environmental and safety regulations to minimize impacts.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities can affect local water resources and air quality. Regulatory compliance with EPA's New Source Performance Standards and spill prevention measures is critical to mitigate risks. The area's geology and low population density reduce some environmental pressures, but groundwater protection remains a priority due to the potential for contamination from drilling fluids and produced water.