Overview
SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC operates the Gladys 1 36H and Gladys 2909 2 36H oil extraction facilities near Amorita, Oklahoma. These wells are part of the extensive oil infrastructure in Alfalfa County.
The SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC Gladys 1 36H and Gladys 2909 2 36H are oil extraction facilities located approximately 0.4 miles east of N2740 and E 0040 Road near Amorita, Oklahoma. These wells are operational and contribute to the region's oil production, which is a key component of Oklahoma's energy sector. These facilities operate under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in this region typically involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access oil from the Anadarko Basin. The facilities are classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). As part of the broader oil infrastructure in Alfalfa County, these wells support local and national energy supply. The area's oil production is integral to the state's economy, and operations are subject to environmental regulations aimed at minimizing impacts on air and water resources.
Environmental context
The facilities are situated in a rural area of Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, characterized by agricultural land and grasslands. Oil extraction activities can pose risks of groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, as well as air emissions from volatile organic compounds. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting and monitoring requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The facilities are located approximately 0.4 miles east of N2740 and E 0040 Road near Amorita, Oklahoma, in Alfalfa County.
Both wells are currently operational as part of SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC's oil extraction activities in Oklahoma.
Oil extraction in Oklahoma is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for well permitting and production oversight.
Key environmental concerns include potential groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions of volatile organic compounds, and surface spills. Regulations require proper well construction, waste management, and emission controls.
The facilities are classified under NAICS 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction).
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