BCE MACH LLC / SKIDMORE 22 25 12 1H PAD - Oil Extraction Facility in Carmen, Oklahoma

BCE MACH LLC / SKIDMORE 22 25 12 1H PAD is an oil extraction facility located in Carmen, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. The facility is operational and engages in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. It is situated in a region with a long history of oil and gas production, contributing to the local energy supply. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for water discharges. As an oil extraction site, it follows standard industry practices for drilling, completion, and production, with typical equipment such as wellheads, separators, and storage tanks. The scale of operations is consistent with small to medium-sized extraction sites in Oklahoma. Environmental considerations for this facility include potential impacts on local air quality from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane emissions, as well as water management for produced water. The site's location in a rural area with agricultural land use requires careful management of surface and groundwater resources. Compliance with state and federal regulations helps mitigate these risks.

The facility is located in a rural area of Oklahoma, where the primary environmental concerns for oil extraction include air emissions of VOCs and methane, groundwater protection from spills or leaks, and management of produced water. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural setting necessitate careful water resource management to avoid contamination of local aquifers and surface water bodies.