SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC ANGUS 2814 4 9H and ANGUS 2814 5 9H Oil Extraction Wells, Alva, Oklahoma

SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC manages the ANGUS 2814 4 9H and ANGUS 2814 5 9H oil extraction sites near Alva, Oklahoma, in Woods County. These operational wells contribute to the United States' domestic oil production, a key component of the nation's energy infrastructure. The facilities operate under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Oklahoma Corporation Commission oversight. Typical oil extraction in this region involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations, with production rates varying based on geological conditions. These wells are part of a broader network of oil extraction sites in the Mid-Continent region, supporting local employment and energy supply. The environmental context includes potential impacts on groundwater and air quality, managed through permits and best practices under federal and state regulations.

Oil extraction in Woods County, Oklahoma, occurs in a region with mixed agricultural and energy land use. The primary environmental considerations include potential groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from equipment and flaring, and land disturbance from well pad construction. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Oklahoma Corporation Commission aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting and monitoring requirements.