Sandridge Energy Inc Dart 1 35H and Dart 2714 2 35H Oil Extraction Facilities, Alva, Oklahoma

Sandridge Energy Inc operates the Dart 1 35H and Dart 2714 2 35H oil extraction facilities near Alva, Oklahoma. These sites are part of the region's active oil production infrastructure, contributing to the state's significant crude oil output. Oklahoma is a major oil-producing state, with extensive drilling activity in the Anadarko Basin and other formations. The facilities operate under U.S. federal and state regulations, including EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas extraction and Oklahoma Corporation Commission rules for well permitting and production. Typical extraction methods in this area involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate a focus on both oil and associated gas liquids. These facilities are part of a dense network of wells in Woods County, supporting local employment and energy supply. The environmental context includes potential impacts on groundwater and air quality, managed through regulatory compliance and best practices in well construction and emissions control.

The oil extraction operations near Alva, Oklahoma, are situated in a region with mixed agricultural and energy land use. Potential environmental concerns include groundwater contamination from hydraulic fracturing fluids and produced water, air emissions from volatile organic compounds and methane, and surface spills. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Oklahoma Corporation Commission aims to mitigate these risks through permitting, monitoring, and enforcement of best management practices.