Sandridge Energy Inc / Hamm 2 31H Beisel Trust 3 30H - Oil Extraction Facility in Amorita, Oklahoma

SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC / HAMM 2 31H BEISEL TRUST 3 30H is an oil extraction facility located in Amorita, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and situated in a region known for its oil and gas production, part of the broader Mid-Continent oil province. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). In the United States, oil extraction facilities are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act, as well as state-level agencies like the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical extraction methods in this region include conventional vertical and horizontal drilling, with hydraulic fracturing common in tight formations. This facility contributes to the local and national energy supply, supporting downstream refining and petrochemical industries. Its location in rural Oklahoma reflects the dispersed nature of oil extraction infrastructure, with environmental considerations including groundwater protection and air emissions management under state and federal regulations.

The facility is located in a rural area of Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, within the Southern Great Plains ecoregion. Oil extraction in this region involves potential risks such as groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from volatile organic compounds, and land disturbance. Regulatory oversight includes EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and state-level well integrity requirements. The proximity to agricultural land necessitates careful management of surface impacts.