Sandridge Energy Inc Corsair 1 8H Nida 1 5H Oil Extraction Facility, Alva, Oklahoma

The Sandridge Energy Inc Corsair 1 8H Nida 1 5H is an oil extraction facility located approximately 0.5 miles east of the intersection of N2340 and E0060 Road in Woods County, near Alva, Oklahoma. The facility is currently operational and is part of the broader oil and gas infrastructure in the United States. As an oil extraction site, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA). The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate involvement in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. Typical operations involve drilling, well completion, and production, with associated equipment such as pumps, separators, and storage tanks. The facility's location in Oklahoma places it within a major oil-producing region, contributing to the state's significant crude oil output. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality and water resources, managed through state and federal permits. The facility's operational status underscores its role in meeting energy demands.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Woods County, Oklahoma, a region with active oil and gas extraction. The local environment includes agricultural land and prairie ecosystems. Potential environmental considerations include air emissions from equipment and flaring, as well as water management for produced water. Regulatory oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the EPA helps mitigate these impacts.