Sandridge Energy Inc / Hyer 1 8H - Oil Extraction Facility in Alva, Oklahoma

Sandridge Energy Inc / Hyer 1 8H is an oil extraction facility located in Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and engages in the extraction of crude oil, classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). As part of the U.S. oil and gas sector, it contributes to the domestic energy supply. The facility operates under federal and state regulations, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as Oklahoma Corporation Commission rules for oil and gas production. Typical extraction methods in this region involve conventional vertical or horizontal drilling, with associated infrastructure for wellhead separation and storage. Environmental considerations for oil extraction in Oklahoma include groundwater protection, management of produced water, and air emissions from equipment. The facility's location in a rural area of Woods County suggests potential impacts on local land use and water resources. Compliance with state and federal environmental standards is essential for minimizing ecological footprint.

Oil extraction in Oklahoma involves risks such as groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from volatile organic compounds, and land disturbance. The facility's location in Woods County, a rural area with agricultural activity, requires careful management of spills and waste to protect local water resources and ecosystems. Regulatory oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and EPA helps mitigate these risks.