BCE MACH LLC / RANGER 1 35 STA - Oil Extraction Facility near Alva, Oklahoma

BCE MACH LLC / RANGER 1 35 STA is an oil extraction facility situated approximately 10.7 miles north of Alva, Oklahoma, in Woods County. 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, which includes oversight by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical oil extraction operations in this region involve drilling and well-site production, with technologies such as pumpjacks and separators commonly used. As part of the oil extraction sector in Oklahoma, this facility contributes to the state's significant crude oil production. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality and water resources, with regulatory requirements for emission controls and spill prevention. The facility's location in a rural area may reduce some risks associated with population density.

The facility is located in a rural area of Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Water resources may be impacted by produced water management and potential spills. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these risks through permitting and monitoring requirements.