Overview
Sandridge Energy Inc operates oil extraction wells at Allen 2709 3 5H and Allen 2709 4 5H near Burlington, Oklahoma. These wells are part of the company's upstream operations in the Mid-Continent region.
Sandridge Energy Inc operates the Allen 2709 3 5H and Allen 2709 4 5H oil extraction wells located approximately 0.5 miles southwest of the intersection of E0110 Road and N2710 Road near Burlington, Oklahoma. The facility is situated in Alfalfa County and is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating a focus on upstream hydrocarbon production. The wells operate under the regulatory framework of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which oversee drilling, production, and environmental compliance. Typical oil extraction in this region involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. The facility's scale is consistent with small to medium-sized operations common in the Mid-Continent oil province. As part of Sandridge Energy's portfolio, these wells contribute to domestic crude oil supply. The surrounding area is primarily agricultural, and the facility's operations are subject to state and federal regulations regarding water use, waste management, and air emissions. The site's location in a rural setting reduces proximity to dense populations but requires careful management of produced water and potential spills.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural agricultural area of Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities coexist with farming. The primary environmental considerations include groundwater protection from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from engines and flaring, and surface water runoff management. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and OCC mandates compliance with the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state-specific rules for injection wells and waste disposal.
Frequently asked questions
The wells are located approximately 0.5 miles southwest of the intersection of E0110 Road and N2710 Road near Burlington, Oklahoma, in Alfalfa County.
These wells are involved in crude petroleum and natural gas liquid extraction, typically using horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing techniques common in the Mid-Continent region.
The wells are operated by Sandridge Energy Inc, an independent oil and gas company focused on exploration and production in the United States.
Oil extraction in Oklahoma is regulated by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), covering drilling permits, environmental compliance, and waste management under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.
Key concerns include groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from equipment and flaring, and proper disposal of waste through injection wells, all subject to state and federal oversight.
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