Sandridge Energy Inc / Evans 2816 3 35H - Oil Extraction Facility in Alva, Oklahoma

Sandridge Energy Inc / Evans 2816 3 35H is an oil extraction facility located in Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and engages in the extraction of crude oil and natural gas, classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. Oklahoma is a significant oil-producing state, with many wells operating in the Anadarko Basin region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in the United States is subject to the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state-specific drilling and production regulations. Typical extraction methods include conventional vertical or horizontal drilling, with associated infrastructure for wellhead separation and storage. As part of the U.S. oil extraction sector, this facility contributes to domestic energy production. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local groundwater and air quality, managed through permits and best practices. The facility's location in a rural area of Oklahoma reflects the dispersed nature of oil extraction in the region.

Oil extraction facilities like this one in Oklahoma operate in a region with a history of petroleum development. Environmental considerations include potential groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from engines and flaring, and surface disturbance. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting and monitoring.