SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC / JOANN 1 8H HOLDERBY 2810 3 17H - Oil Extraction in Byron, Oklahoma

SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC / JOANN 1 8H HOLDERBY 2810 3 17H is an oil extraction facility located in Byron, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the larger Mid-Continent oil province. Oklahoma has a long history of oil extraction, with many wells targeting formations such as the Mississippian Lime and Woodford Shale. 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 Oklahoma is also subject to state-level regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which oversees well permitting and production practices. The NAICS codes for this facility (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as oil and gas extraction support activities. As an oil extraction site, the facility plays a role in the domestic energy supply chain. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane, as well as water management for produced water. The facility's location in a rural area of Alfalfa County means it is subject to typical oil field practices such as well maintenance and fluid handling.

Oil extraction in Oklahoma, including this facility, involves managing produced water and controlling emissions of VOCs and methane. The region's geology and climate influence operational practices, with attention to groundwater protection and air quality. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to minimize environmental impacts.