SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC Oil Extraction Facility, Alva, Oklahoma

SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC / CLINT 2 23H CLAIN 2 26H TABBY 4 23H BR is an oil extraction facility located approximately 1 mile northwest of CR320 / Kay Road in Alva, Oklahoma. Situated in Woods County, this operational site is part of the broader oil and gas infrastructure in the United States, contributing to domestic crude oil supply. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction activities are subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) and Clean Water Act (CWA) regulations, including permitting for air emissions and stormwater discharge. The site's NAICS codes (211111, 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, typical for the region. As an oil extraction site in the Mid-Continent region, this facility plays a role in the local energy economy. Its operational status ensures continued production, supporting employment and energy security in Woods County. The facility's location in a rural area minimizes direct population exposure, though standard environmental management practices are essential for spill prevention and groundwater protection.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Woods County, Oklahoma, characterized by agricultural land and low population density. Oil extraction activities in this region involve drilling and production operations that require careful management of produced water, drilling fluids, and potential hydrocarbon releases. The site's proximity to groundwater resources necessitates adherence to EPA's Underground Injection Control (UIC) program for disposal wells and spill prevention measures under the Oil Pollution Prevention regulations (40 CFR Part 112).