BCE MACH LLC / PROVIDENCE 31-27-13 1H STA - Oil Extraction Facility in Alva, Oklahoma

BCE MACH LLC / PROVIDENCE 31-27-13 1H STA is an oil extraction facility located in Alva, Oklahoma, within Woods County. The facility is operational and plays a role in the local oil industry, which is part of the broader United States oil extraction sector. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its involvement in both crude oil and natural gas liquids production. In the United States, oil extraction facilities are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards and by state-level agencies such as the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. The facility's location in Oklahoma places it within the Anadarko Basin, a region known for oil and gas production. The environmental significance of this facility includes potential impacts on local air quality and water resources. Oil extraction operations can involve emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other pollutants, as well as risks of spills or leaks. The facility's proximity to rural areas in Woods County means that any environmental incidents could affect nearby agricultural land and communities.

The facility is situated in Woods County, Oklahoma, a region characterized by agricultural land and rural communities. Oil extraction activities in this area can impact local air quality through emissions of VOCs and other pollutants, and pose risks to groundwater and surface water from potential spills or leaks. The regulatory framework includes EPA standards such as the CAA Refinery MACT and state-level oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.