Overview
SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC operates the Harden 2811 2 13H and Harden 2811 3 13H oil extraction facilities near Byron, Oklahoma. These operational wells contribute to the region's crude petroleum and natural gas production.
The SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC Harden 2811 2 13H and Harden 2811 3 13H are oil extraction facilities located in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, near the town of Byron. These wells are part of the broader oil and gas infrastructure in the United States, specifically within the Anadarko Basin, a prolific hydrocarbon-producing region. The facilities are classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating their role in both oil and gas production. In the context of U.S. oil extraction, facilities like these typically operate under state and federal regulations, including EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act requirements for emissions and produced water management. Oklahoma's oil and gas industry is heavily regulated by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which oversees well permitting, spacing, and environmental compliance. The environmental significance of these wells lies in their contribution to domestic energy supply and the associated impacts of oil extraction, including potential groundwater contamination, air emissions, and land disturbance. The facilities are situated in a rural agricultural area, where oil extraction coexists with farming and ranching activities. Proper well integrity and spill prevention measures are critical to minimizing environmental risks.
Environmental context
The Harden wells are located in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, a region characterized by mixed agricultural and oil production land use. Oil extraction in this area involves risks such as groundwater contamination from produced water and potential spills during transport. The facilities operate under U.S. EPA regulations for air emissions and wastewater management, as well as state-level rules from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. The rural setting means that any environmental incident could affect local water resources and agricultural operations.
Frequently asked questions
The Harden 2811 2 13H and Harden 2811 3 13H wells are located near Byron, Oklahoma, in Alfalfa County, approximately 0.10 miles east of Oklahoma State Highway 58 and N2625 Road.
The wells are operated by SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC, an oil and gas exploration and production company active in the United States.
Both wells are currently operational, contributing to crude oil and natural gas extraction in the Anadarko Basin region.
Oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma must comply with U.S. EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state rules from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission governing well permitting, spacing, and environmental protection.
Environmental considerations include groundwater protection from produced water, air emissions from equipment, and spill prevention. The rural agricultural setting requires careful management to avoid impacts on local water resources and farming activities.
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