Sandridge Energy Inc / Brown 1 26H - Oil Extraction Facility near Alva, Oklahoma

Sandridge Energy Inc / Brown 1 26H is an oil extraction facility located approximately 3 miles northwest of the intersection of N2330 and E0050 Road near Alva, Oklahoma. The facility operates in Woods County, within the United States, and is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). As an operational oil extraction site, it contributes to the region's energy production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which oversee oil and gas extraction activities. Typical operations involve drilling and production of crude oil and natural gas, with associated infrastructure such as wellheads, separators, and storage tanks. The scale of this facility is consistent with small to medium-sized extraction sites common in the Mid-Continent region. Environmental considerations for oil extraction in this area include groundwater protection, air emissions from equipment and flaring, and management of produced water. The facility's location in a rural area reduces proximity to dense populations but requires adherence to state and federal regulations to minimize ecological impact. The site plays a role in the local economy and energy supply chain.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Woods County, Oklahoma, characterized by agricultural land and low population density. Oil extraction in this region involves potential risks to groundwater from well integrity failures and surface spills of crude oil or produced water. Air emissions from diesel engines, separators, and flaring contribute to local air quality concerns. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state authorities aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting and inspection programs.