Overview
Sandridge Energy Inc operates the Blackberry State 1 36H Gates 2 25H oil extraction facility near Amorita, Oklahoma. This operational site is part of the United States' extensive oil infrastructure in Alfalfa County.
The Sandridge Energy Inc / Blackberry State 1 36H Gates 2 25H is an oil extraction facility located approximately 0.25 miles southeast of the intersection of N2620 and E0040 Road near Amorita, Oklahoma. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). As an oil extraction site in Oklahoma, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable state regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical extraction methods in this region involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access oil and gas reserves in formations such as the Mississippian Lime or Woodford Shale. The facility's significance lies in its contribution to domestic oil production in the Mid-Continent region. Oklahoma's oil infrastructure supports local economies and energy supply chains, with extraction sites like this one playing a role in meeting national energy demands. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection and air emissions management, governed by state and federal permits.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, characterized by agricultural land and low population density. Oil extraction activities in this region can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane, as well as potential groundwater contamination from hydraulic fracturing fluids. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Oklahoma Corporation Commission aims to mitigate these risks through permitting and monitoring requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 0.25 miles southeast of the intersection of N2620 and E0040 Road near Amorita, Oklahoma, in Alfalfa County.
It is an oil extraction facility, classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction).
The facility is operated by Sandridge Energy Inc, a company involved in oil and gas exploration and production in the United States.
Oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma must comply with federal regulations from the EPA, including the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission regarding drilling, production, and environmental protection.
Oil extraction can affect local air quality through emissions of VOCs and methane, and may pose risks to groundwater from hydraulic fracturing. Regulatory permits require monitoring and mitigation measures to minimize these impacts.
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