BCE MACH LLC / ROBERTA MOSSER 1 12 STA - Oil Extraction Facility near Alva, Oklahoma

BCE MACH LLC / ROBERTA MOSSER 1 12 STA is an oil extraction facility situated approximately 6.44 miles northwest of the intersection of Highway 11 and Highway 281, near Alva, Oklahoma. 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 the upstream oil and gas sector. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, including oversight by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level agencies such as the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction activities in this region typically involve conventional drilling and production methods, with wells targeting formations in the Anadarko Basin. The scale of operations is consistent with small to medium-sized extraction sites common in Oklahoma. As part of the broader oil infrastructure in Woods County, this facility contributes to local energy production and economic activity. The surrounding area is primarily rural, with agriculture and energy extraction as key industries. The facility's environmental context includes potential impacts on local water resources and air quality, managed through state and federal permits.

The facility is located in a rural area of Woods County, Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities can affect local groundwater and surface water resources. The Anadarko Basin's geology presents both opportunities and challenges for hydrocarbon recovery, with potential for induced seismicity and brine disposal issues. Regulatory compliance with EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and Oklahoma's oil and gas regulations helps mitigate environmental risks.