Overview
Sandridge Energy Inc / Clark Trust 2810 4 11H is an operational oil extraction facility near Amorita, Oklahoma. It operates under US regulations in the Mid-Continent oil region.
Sandridge Energy Inc / Clark Trust 2810 4 11H is an oil extraction facility located near Amorita, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. The facility is operational and situated in the Mid-Continent oil region, a historically significant area for petroleum production in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable state-level regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in this region typically involves conventional vertical or horizontal drilling techniques, with production from formations such as the Mississippian Lime or Woodford Shale. As part of the broader oil extraction infrastructure in Oklahoma, this facility contributes to the state's substantial crude oil output. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local groundwater and air quality, managed through state and federal permitting requirements. The facility's location in a rural area with low population density reduces some community exposure risks.
Environmental context
Oil extraction in Alfalfa County occurs in a semi-arid agricultural region with sensitive groundwater resources. The facility's operations are subject to EPA regulations on air emissions (including volatile organic compounds) and state rules for well construction and produced water management. Spill prevention and containment measures are critical given the proximity to agricultural land.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Amorita, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, approximately 0.4 miles southeast of the intersection of E0060 Road and N2670 Road.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude oil from subsurface reservoirs using drilling and pumping techniques.
The facility is operated by Sandridge Energy Inc, an independent oil and gas company focused on exploration and production in the Mid-Continent region.
Oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma must comply with EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state rules from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission regarding well construction, production, and waste management.
Potential environmental impacts include air emissions from equipment and flaring, groundwater contamination risks from spills or leaks, and land disturbance. These are managed through permits, monitoring, and best management practices.
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