Overview
Sandridge Energy Inc / Creasey 2811 3 25H is an oil extraction facility in Burlington, Oklahoma. It operates within the United States' regulated oil and gas sector.
Sandridge Energy Inc / Creasey 2811 3 25H is an oil extraction facility located in Burlington, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the larger U.S. oil and gas industry. Oklahoma has a long history of oil extraction, with many wells operating across the state. The facility operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including the EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, which govern emissions and water discharges from oil extraction activities. The sector is also subject to state-level regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which oversees well permitting and production. Typical extraction methods in this region include conventional vertical wells and horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing. Oil extraction facilities like this one play a role in meeting domestic energy demand. The facility's location in a rural area of Alfalfa County means it is situated away from major population centers, reducing direct community exposure. However, the cumulative impact of multiple wells in the region can affect local air quality and water resources, necessitating ongoing regulatory oversight.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Oklahoma, where oil extraction is a common land use. The region's geology includes the Anadarko Basin, a prolific oil and gas province. Potential environmental considerations include groundwater protection from well integrity, air emissions from equipment and flaring, and land disturbance from well pads and access roads. Regulatory frameworks such as the EPA's Underground Injection Control program and state rules help manage these risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Burlington, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States, approximately 0.87 miles west-northwest of the intersection of N2630 and E0100 roads.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil from underground reservoirs. The facility is operational and part of the U.S. oil and gas industry.
Oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma must comply with federal regulations such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state rules from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which oversees well permitting, production, and environmental protection.
Oil extraction facilities vary widely in scale, from small wells producing a few barrels per day to large operations with hundreds of wells. The U.S. has a diverse oil industry with both conventional and unconventional production.
Potential environmental impacts include air emissions from equipment and flaring, water usage and contamination risks, land disturbance, and potential spills. Regulations aim to minimize these impacts through permits, monitoring, and best practices.
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