Oil Extraction Operational

SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC / ALLEN 1 5H Oil Extraction Facility, Amorita, Oklahoma

AMORITA, Oklahoma, United States

Overview

SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC / ALLEN 1 5H is an oil extraction facility located near Amorita, Oklahoma, United States. It operates within the Alfalfa County region, contributing to domestic crude oil production.

SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC / ALLEN 1 5H is an operational oil extraction facility situated approximately 0.15 miles east of the intersection of N2700 and E0110 Road near Amorita, Oklahoma. The facility is part of the United States' extensive oil and gas infrastructure, operating under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). Its location in Alfalfa County places it within the Mid-Continent oil province, a region with a long history of hydrocarbon production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction activities are subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) and Clean Water Act (CWA) regulations, including spill prevention and control measures. The facility's scale is typical of small to medium-sized extraction sites in the region, focusing on crude oil and associated natural gas liquids. As part of the domestic oil supply chain, this facility contributes to local employment and energy security. Its operations are integrated with downstream refining and distribution networks. The environmental context includes the Great Plains ecosystem, with considerations for groundwater protection and surface water management in agricultural areas.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, characterized by agricultural land and prairie ecosystems. Oil extraction activities in this area require careful management of produced water and potential spills to protect soil and groundwater. The site's proximity to rural communities and farmland underscores the importance of adherence to EPA spill prevention regulations and state-level environmental compliance.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located approximately 0.15 miles east of the intersection of N2700 and E0110 Road near Amorita, Oklahoma, in Alfalfa County.

It is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude oil and natural gas liquids, classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.

The facility is listed as operational, indicating active extraction of oil and gas resources.

Facilities must comply with federal EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state rules from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission regarding drilling, production, and environmental protection.

Alfalfa County hosts numerous small to medium-sized extraction sites, typical of the Mid-Continent region, focusing on conventional oil and gas production.

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