Overview
BCE MACH LLC / SUNDANCE 1-4H STA is an oil extraction facility located near Alva, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production.
BCE MACH LLC / SUNDANCE 1-4H STA is an oil extraction facility situated in Woods County, Oklahoma, approximately 0.2 miles east of the intersection of N2410 and E0060 roads near Alva. The facility operates within the United States' mature oil and gas sector, which is regulated by federal and state agencies including the EPA and Oklahoma Corporation Commission. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate involvement in crude petroleum extraction and natural gas extraction. Oil extraction in Oklahoma typically utilizes conventional and unconventional methods such as hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling. The state's regulatory framework includes the EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-specific rules for well construction and waste management. As part of the regional oil infrastructure, this facility supports local energy production and economic activity. Its operational status ensures continued contribution to the domestic oil supply, while compliance with environmental regulations helps mitigate risks associated with extraction activities.
Environmental context
Oil extraction in Oklahoma occurs in a region with diverse ecosystems including prairies and agricultural lands. The facility's operations are subject to regulations addressing air emissions, water management, and spill prevention. Local environmental considerations include potential impacts on groundwater and surface water from drilling fluids and produced water, as well as air quality from volatile organic compounds. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to minimize these risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Alva, Oklahoma, at approximately 0.2 miles east of the intersection of N2410 and E0060 roads, in Woods County.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum and natural gas, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction in Oklahoma is regulated by the EPA under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission which oversees well construction, waste management, and spill prevention.
Environmental considerations include potential impacts on groundwater and surface water from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions of volatile organic compounds, and land disturbance. Regulations aim to mitigate these through permits and best practices.
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