Overview
BCE MACH LLC / THORNTON 1 33H PAD is an oil extraction facility located near Capron, Oklahoma, United States. It operates in Woods County, contributing to the region's oil production.
BCE MACH LLC / THORNTON 1 33H PAD is an oil extraction facility situated approximately 0.36 miles east of the intersection of N2470 and E0050 Road near Capron, Oklahoma. The facility is operational and falls under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream hydrocarbon production. Operating in the United States, this facility is subject to federal and state regulations, including the Clean Air Act and applicable Oklahoma Corporation Commission rules for oil and gas extraction. The facility's scale is typical for a pad site in the region, supporting multiple wells to optimize production from the local geological formations. The facility contributes to the energy supply chain in Oklahoma, a state with a long history of oil and gas production. Its location in Woods County places it within the Anadarko Basin, a prolific hydrocarbon province. The facility's operations support local employment and economic activity while adhering to environmental standards for drilling and production.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Woods County, Oklahoma, characterized by agricultural land and grasslands. Oil extraction activities in this region can impact local air quality through emissions from engines and flaring, and water resources through potential spills or groundwater contamination. The facility operates under state and federal regulations aimed at minimizing these impacts, including spill prevention plans and air permitting requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 0.36 miles east of the intersection of N2470 and E0050 Road near Capron, Oklahoma, in Woods County.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma must comply with the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, including permitting for drilling, production, and waste management.
Pad sites in the Anadarko Basin typically host multiple wells to efficiently develop oil and gas reserves, with production varying based on geological characteristics and well design.
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