Sandridge Energy Inc / 7B Ranch 2811 1 12H - Oil Extraction Facility in Amorita, Oklahoma

Sandridge Energy Inc / 7B Ranch 2811 1 12H is an oil extraction facility located in Amorita, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. The facility is operational and is part of the extensive oil and gas infrastructure in the United States, particularly in the Mid-Continent region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in this region typically involves conventional vertical or horizontal drilling, with production from formations such as the Mississippian Lime or the Granite Wash. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. As an oil extraction site, the facility contributes to the local and national energy supply. Its location in rural Oklahoma places it in an area with a long history of oil production, supporting local employment and economic activity. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection and management of produced water, which are addressed through state and federal regulations.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Oklahoma, a state with extensive oil and gas activity. The local environment includes agricultural land and prairie ecosystems. Oil extraction operations can impact groundwater and surface water through spills or improper disposal of produced water. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to minimize these risks through permitting, inspections, and enforcement of best practices.