Overview
SandRidge Energy Inc operates the Broce 2 36H and Broce 2810 4 36H oil extraction facilities near Byron, Oklahoma. These sites are part of the company's upstream operations in the Mid-Continent region.
SandRidge Energy Inc operates the Broce 2 36H and Broce 2810 4 36H oil extraction facilities near Byron, Oklahoma. These sites are part of the company's upstream operations in the Mid-Continent region, focusing on crude oil production from horizontal wells. The facilities are located in Alfalfa County, approximately 1.3 miles southeast of the intersection of N2680 and E0090 roads. The facilities operate under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in Oklahoma is subject to EPA's Clean Air Act regulations, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations, as well as state-level rules for well permitting and production reporting. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate the facilities handle both oil and associated gas liquids. These extraction sites contribute to the regional oil supply in the Mid-Continent area, which includes the Anadarko Basin. The horizontal drilling techniques employed are typical for accessing tight oil formations. The facilities' operational status and location in a rural area suggest a focus on efficient resource recovery with localized environmental considerations.
Environmental context
The facilities are 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 concerns from well integrity. The proximity to the Salt Fork of the Arkansas River watershed requires adherence to spill prevention and groundwater protection measures under the Clean Water Act and state regulations.
Frequently asked questions
The Broce 2 36H and Broce 2810 4 36H facilities are located near Byron, Oklahoma, approximately 1.3 miles southeast of the intersection of N2680 and E0090 roads in Alfalfa County.
These are oil extraction sites using horizontal drilling techniques to produce crude oil and natural gas liquids, classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
Both wells are listed as operational, indicating active production as part of SandRidge Energy's upstream portfolio in the Mid-Continent region.
Oil extraction in Oklahoma is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, and by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for well permitting and production.
The sites must comply with EPA's New Source Performance Standards for oil and gas, manage VOC and methane emissions, and implement spill prevention plans to protect local water resources like the Salt Fork of the Arkansas River.
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