BCE MACH LLC / TOMMY 1 8 STA Oil Extraction Facility in Alva, Oklahoma

BCE MACH LLC / TOMMY 1 8 STA is an oil extraction facility located in Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and participates in the extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. Oklahoma is a significant oil-producing state, and this facility is part of the broader network of wells and gathering systems in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level agencies such as the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction activities are subject to the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state-specific drilling and production regulations. Typical extraction methods in this area include conventional vertical wells and horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing, depending on the geological formation. The environmental significance of this facility relates to its location in a rural area of northwestern Oklahoma, where oil extraction can impact local air quality, water resources, and land use. The facility's proximity to agricultural land and the Cimarron River watershed necessitates adherence to spill prevention and groundwater protection measures. As part of the U.S. oil infrastructure, it contributes to domestic energy supply and economic activity in Woods County.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Woods County, Oklahoma, characterized by agricultural land and proximity to the Cimarron River watershed. Oil extraction activities in this region can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and pose risks to groundwater from potential spills or improper well construction. The facility's operations are subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level rules for well integrity and waste management.