Overview
SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC operates the Intruder 3 12H Blackbird 3 13H oil extraction facility near Alva, Oklahoma. This operational site is part of the U.S. oil extraction sector, contributing to regional crude production.
The SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC / INTRUDER 3 12H BLACKBIRD 3 13H facility is an oil extraction site located in Woods County, Oklahoma, approximately 0.41 miles west of Highway 281 and E0130 Road near Alva. The facility is operational and falls under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations), indicating both extraction and support functions. As an oil extraction facility in the United States, it operates under federal and state regulations including EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as Oklahoma Corporation Commission rules for oil and gas. The facility's scale is typical for the region, which is part of the Anadarko Basin, a prolific oil and gas producing area. Extraction methods likely involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, common in Oklahoma's tight oil formations. The facility's environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality from volatile organic compounds and methane emissions, as well as water management for produced water. Spill prevention and response plans are required under state and federal regulations. The site's proximity to rural areas means community and ecological considerations are managed through standard industry practices and regulatory oversight.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Woods County, Oklahoma, within the Anadarko Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas development. Environmental considerations include air emissions from drilling and production, water usage for hydraulic fracturing, and management of produced water. Spill risks are mitigated through containment measures and regulatory compliance with state and federal guidelines.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 0.41 miles west of Highway 281 and E0130 Road near Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma, United States.
It is an oil extraction facility, involved in the production of crude oil and support activities for oil and gas operations.
The facility is operated by SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC, a company active in the U.S. oil and gas sector.
Oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma must comply with federal regulations such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state rules from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission governing drilling, production, and environmental protection.
Environmental impacts include potential air emissions, water usage, and produced water management. Facilities are required to implement spill prevention and response plans and adhere to emission standards to minimize ecological and community effects.
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