Sandridge Energy Inc / Hankey 2910 3 14H - Oil Extraction Facility in Amorita, Oklahoma

Sandridge Energy Inc / Hankey 2910 3 14H is an oil extraction facility located near Amorita in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and engages in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as classified by NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. Oklahoma is a significant oil-producing state, and this facility contributes to the regional supply. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for water discharges. Oil extraction in the United States is subject to federal and state regulations governing well construction, operation, and abandonment to protect groundwater and surface water resources. As an oil extraction site, the facility plays a role in the domestic energy supply chain. Its location in rural Oklahoma reflects the typical siting of such operations near geological formations. The facility's environmental impact is managed through compliance with state and federal environmental regulations.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Oklahoma, a region with a long history of oil and gas extraction. The local environment includes agricultural land and sensitive ecosystems such as prairies and waterways. Oil extraction activities can pose risks of soil and water contamination from spills or improper waste management. Regulatory oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the EPA aims to mitigate these risks through permitting and inspection programs.