BCE MACH LLC / UMANSKY 4 28 10 1H PAD - Oil Extraction Facility in Amorita, Oklahoma

BCE MACH LLC / UMANSKY 4 28 10 1H PAD is an oil extraction facility located in Amorita, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's crude petroleum and natural gas extraction activities, classified under NAICS code 211120. Its location in the Mid-Continent oil province places it within a historically significant oil-producing area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which oversee oil and gas extraction activities. Typical operations involve drilling and well completion, with environmental oversight under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. The facility's scale is consistent with small to medium-sized pad sites common in the region, focusing on horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. The facility plays a role in maintaining domestic oil production in Oklahoma, a state with a long history of petroleum extraction. Its operations contribute to local employment and energy supply, while adhering to state and federal regulations designed to minimize environmental impacts. The surrounding area is primarily agricultural, with oil extraction providing economic diversification.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, characterized by agricultural land and grasslands. Oil extraction activities in this region can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, as well as water resources through potential spills or groundwater contamination. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these risks through permitting and monitoring requirements.