Overview
Sandridge Energy Inc operates the Christopher 2816 1 24H Christopher 281 oil extraction facility near Alva, Oklahoma. This operational site contributes to the region's oil production under U.S. regulatory frameworks.
The Sandridge Energy Inc / Christopher 2816 1 24H Christopher 281 is an oil extraction facility located approximately 1 mile north of E0100 & N2320 Road in Alva, Oklahoma, within Woods County. The facility is currently operational and is part of the broader oil extraction infrastructure in the United States, classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120 for crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. As an oil extraction site, the facility operates under U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable state-level rules in Oklahoma. The extraction process typically involves drilling and pumping crude oil from underground reservoirs, with standard technology such as pumpjacks or enhanced oil recovery methods. The scale of this facility is consistent with small to medium-sized operations common in the region. The facility's location in rural Oklahoma places it within an area with significant oil and gas activity. Its operational status indicates ongoing contribution to local energy supply and economic activity. Environmental considerations include potential impacts on local air quality and groundwater, managed through regulatory compliance and industry best practices.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Woods County, Oklahoma, where oil extraction is a primary industry. The local environment includes agricultural land and prairie ecosystems. Potential environmental impacts from oil extraction include air emissions from equipment and flaring, as well as risks of soil and water contamination from spills. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Oklahoma Corporation Commission aims to mitigate these risks through permitting and monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 1 mile north of E0100 & N2320 Road in Alva, Oklahoma, within Woods County.
It is an oil extraction facility, involved in the production of crude petroleum and natural gas.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma are regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for state-level permitting and oversight.
Common environmental concerns include air emissions from equipment and flaring, potential spills of crude oil or produced water, and impacts on local groundwater. Operators are required to implement spill prevention and control measures.
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