Overview
Sandridge Energy Inc operates the Cormack 2 31H and Cormack 2 30H oil extraction facilities near Byron, Oklahoma. These sites are part of the company's upstream operations in the Alfalfa County region.
Sandridge Energy Inc operates the Cormack 2 31H and Cormack 2 30H oil extraction facilities near Byron, Oklahoma. These sites are located in Alfalfa County, approximately 0.97 miles southwest of the intersection of E0090 and N2700 roads. The facilities are part of the company's upstream oil extraction activities in the region. The facilities operate under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in Oklahoma typically involves drilling and completion operations, with production from conventional and unconventional reservoirs. The sites are classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating a focus on crude oil and associated gas liquids. The environmental significance of these facilities relates to their location in a rural agricultural area. Oil extraction operations in Alfalfa County are subject to state and federal regulations regarding well construction, wastewater management, and spill prevention. The sites contribute to local energy production and economic activity in the region.
Environmental context
The facilities are situated in a rural agricultural area of Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Oil extraction in this region involves potential risks such as groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, as well as surface spills. Regulatory oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and EPA CAA requirements for emissions control help mitigate these risks. The sites' proximity to agricultural land necessitates careful management of operations to minimize environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
The facilities are located near Byron, Oklahoma, in Alfalfa County, approximately 0.97 miles southwest of the intersection of E0090 and N2700 roads.
These are oil extraction facilities, specifically for crude petroleum and natural gas liquid extraction, classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facilities are operated by Sandridge Energy Inc, an independent oil and gas company active in the United States.
Oil extraction in Oklahoma is regulated by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, including the Clean Air Act and Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Key environmental considerations include groundwater protection from drilling fluids and produced water, spill prevention, and air emissions management, all subject to state and federal regulations.
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