Overview
BCE MACH LLC / RHODES 1 7 STA is an operational oil extraction facility in Alva, Oklahoma, United States. It operates under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120, indicating crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.
BCE MACH LLC / RHODES 1 7 STA is an oil extraction facility located in Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma, United States. 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, including the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and natural gas production, as well as state-level regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical oil extraction in this region involves conventional vertical wells and may include enhanced oil recovery techniques. Located in the Mid-Continent oil province, the facility contributes to Oklahoma's significant oil production. The surrounding area is primarily agricultural and rural, with the facility's operations subject to local environmental oversight to manage air emissions and water usage.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Woods County, Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities can impact local air quality through volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions and methane leaks. Water management is also critical, as produced water from extraction must be handled to prevent contamination of groundwater. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use necessitate careful environmental management to minimize ecological disruption.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 0.52 miles southwest of N2400/E0060 Roads in Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma, United States.
It is an operational oil extraction facility involved in the extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma must comply with federal EPA regulations such as the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas, and state regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, including rules on well construction, production reporting, and environmental protection.
Key environmental concerns include air emissions of VOCs and methane, potential groundwater contamination from produced water, and land disturbance. Operators must implement best practices to mitigate these impacts.
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