Sandridge Energy Inc / Grothe 2412 1 32H5H - Oil Extraction Facility in Aline, Oklahoma

Sandridge Energy Inc / Grothe 2412 1 32H5H is an oil extraction facility located in Aline, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is currently operational and is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). This site is part of the broader oil and gas infrastructure in the Anadarko Basin region, which has a long history of hydrocarbon production. As an oil extraction facility, it operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Key regulations include the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions from extraction activities, the Clean Water Act (CWA) for produced water management, and state-specific rules for well construction and operation. The facility likely uses conventional drilling and extraction techniques typical for the region, including hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, which are common in Oklahoma's oil fields. The facility's location in Alfalfa County places it in a rural agricultural area, where oil extraction activities coexist with farming and ranching. The environmental significance includes potential impacts on local groundwater and air quality, managed through regulatory permits and best practices. The facility contributes to the local economy and the U.S. domestic oil supply, supporting energy independence.

The facility is situated in a rural agricultural region of Oklahoma, where oil extraction operations must manage potential impacts on groundwater and air quality. Produced water management and methane emissions are key environmental concerns, regulated under the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act. The area's geology, part of the Anadarko Basin, presents both opportunities and challenges for hydrocarbon extraction, with a history of conventional and unconventional production.