Oil Extraction Operational

Sandridge Energy Inc / Burnet Trust 2 10H Johnnie 2809 1 15H - Oil Extraction Facility in Amorita, Oklahoma

AMORITA, Oklahoma, United States

Overview

Sandridge Energy Inc / Burnet Trust 2 10H Johnnie 2809 1 15H is an oil extraction facility located near Amorita, Oklahoma. It operates in the United States' oil-rich region.

Sandridge Energy Inc / Burnet Trust 2 10H Johnnie 2809 1 15H is an oil extraction facility located near Amorita, Oklahoma, in Alfalfa County. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the broader U.S. oil and gas industry. The facility operates under U.S. regulatory frameworks, including EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations and state-level regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical oil extraction in this area involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. This facility plays a role in the local economy and energy supply. Its location in Oklahoma places it within the Anadarko Basin, a significant oil-producing region. The facility's operations are subject to environmental regulations aimed at minimizing impacts on air and water resources.

Environmental context

Oil extraction in Oklahoma involves potential risks such as groundwater contamination from hydraulic fracturing and surface spills. The facility's location in a rural area may reduce immediate population exposure, but local ecosystems could be affected by produced water disposal and air emissions. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these risks.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located near Amorita, Oklahoma, in Alfalfa County, approximately 1 mile north of N2710 and E0080.

This facility extracts crude oil from underground reservoirs using drilling and production techniques typical of the Anadarko Basin.

The facility is currently operational.

Oil extraction in Oklahoma is regulated by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the U.S. EPA, including rules for well construction, hydraulic fracturing, and waste disposal.

Common concerns include groundwater contamination, air emissions from flaring and equipment, and surface spills of oil or produced water.

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