Overview
Sandridge Energy Inc / Alder 2810 1 28H is an operational oil extraction facility in Byron, Oklahoma. It operates under US EPA regulations and contributes to the region's oil production.
Sandridge Energy Inc / Alder 2810 1 28H is an oil extraction facility located in Byron, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and engages in the extraction of crude oil and natural gas, classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. As part of the oil extraction sector, it plays a role in the domestic energy supply chain. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA). Oil extraction in Oklahoma is subject to state-level regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which oversees well permitting and environmental compliance. Typical extraction methods in the region include conventional vertical wells and horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing, depending on the geological formation. The environmental significance of this facility relates to its potential impacts on local air quality, water resources, and land use. Oil extraction activities can involve emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane, as well as water usage and produced water management. The facility's location in a rural area of Oklahoma may affect nearby agricultural land and groundwater. Regulatory oversight aims to minimize these impacts through emission controls and spill prevention measures.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, where agriculture is the primary land use. Oil extraction operations can pose risks to local air quality through emissions of VOCs and methane, and to water resources through potential spills or leaks of produced water and hydrocarbons. The region's geology and climate influence the potential for groundwater contamination and the effectiveness of remediation measures. Regulatory frameworks such as the EPA's CAA and CWA, along with state-level rules, govern the facility's environmental management.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 0.2 miles west of N2660 and E0090 Road in Byron, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that extracts crude oil and natural gas, classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma must comply with US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as well as state regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.
Potential impacts include air emissions of VOCs and methane, water usage, produced water management, and risks of spills. Regulatory frameworks aim to mitigate these through permits and monitoring.
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