Sandridge Energy Inc / Central 1 6 - Oil Extraction Facility in Alva, Oklahoma

Sandridge Energy Inc / Central 1 6 is an oil extraction facility located in Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the local oil production sector. Oklahoma has a long history of oil extraction, with many wells operating across the state. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Clean Air Act and state-level oil and gas regulations. Typical oil extraction operations in this region involve drilling and pumping crude oil from underground reservoirs. The NAICS codes 211111 and 211120 indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. As part of the oil extraction infrastructure in Oklahoma, this facility plays a role in the state's energy supply chain. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality and water resources, managed through permits and best practices. The facility's location in a rural area may reduce some risks associated with urban proximity.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Oklahoma, where oil extraction is a common activity. Potential environmental concerns include air emissions from drilling and pumping operations, as well as risks of spills affecting soil and groundwater. Regulatory oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the EPA helps mitigate these risks through permitting and inspection programs.