Overview
BCE MACH LLC / Stephens 1 27H Rogue 1 27 SWD STA is an oil extraction facility located near Alva, Oklahoma, USA. It operates in Woods County, supporting regional crude oil production.
BCE MACH LLC / Stephens 1 27H Rogue 1 27 SWD STA is an oil extraction facility situated in Alva, Oklahoma, within the United States. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream hydrocarbon production. Located in Woods County, it contributes to the region's oil and gas industry. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in this area typically involves drilling and well operations, with produced water management via saltwater disposal (SWD) wells. The facility's status as operational suggests it actively extracts crude oil and associated natural gas liquids. Environmental considerations for oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma include groundwater protection and proper disposal of produced water. The facility's SWD designation indicates it manages brine and other waste fluids through deep well injection, a common practice regulated by the EPA's Underground Injection Control (UIC) program. This helps mitigate surface contamination risks.
Environmental context
Oil extraction in Oklahoma's Woods County involves managing produced water, a byproduct of crude oil recovery. The facility's saltwater disposal (SWD) well injects brine into deep geological formations, regulated under the EPA's UIC program to protect groundwater. Local environmental concerns include potential seismic activity from injection and surface spills during transport. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use require careful water management to prevent soil and water contamination.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Alva, Oklahoma, USA, at approximately 0.2 miles west of N2370 and E0040 roads in Woods County.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil and natural gas liquids, with a saltwater disposal (SWD) well for managing produced water.
An SWD well injects brine and other waste fluids from oil and gas operations into deep underground formations, preventing surface contamination and managing water volumes.
Facilities must comply with EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state rules from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, including UIC permits for disposal wells.
Potential impacts include groundwater contamination from spills, induced seismicity from injection wells, and land disturbance. Proper well construction and monitoring mitigate these risks.
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