Overview
SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC operates oil extraction facilities JOANN 2810 3 8H and HOLDERBY 2810 2 17H near Amorita, Oklahoma. These operational wells contribute to the region's oil production within the U.S. regulatory framework.
The SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC / JOANN 2810 3 8H HOLDERBY 2810 2 17H facilities are oil extraction sites located approximately 0.11 miles west of the intersection of N2645 and E0070 roads near Amorita, Oklahoma. These operational wells are situated in Alfalfa County, part of the broader Mid-Continent oil province, and are classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Extraction). As oil extraction facilities in the United States, these operations are subject to federal and state regulations, including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), as well as Oklahoma Corporation Commission rules governing drilling and production. Typical extraction methods in this region involve conventional vertical or horizontal wells, with associated infrastructure for separation, storage, and transport of crude oil and natural gas. The facilities' location in rural Oklahoma places them within an area of active oil and gas development, contributing to local employment and energy supply. Environmental considerations include potential impacts on groundwater and air quality, managed through permits and best practices under state and federal oversight.
Environmental context
The facilities are located in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, a region with a history of oil extraction. The local environment includes agricultural land and prairie ecosystems. Oil extraction activities can affect air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and water resources through potential spills or improper disposal. Regulatory oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting and monitoring requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The facilities are located near Amorita, Oklahoma, approximately 0.11 miles west of the intersection of N2645 and E0070 roads, in Alfalfa County.
These are oil extraction wells, classified under NAICS 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Extraction), producing crude oil and associated natural gas.
Both the JOANN 2810 3 8H and HOLDERBY 2810 2 17H wells are listed as Operational.
Oil extraction in Oklahoma is regulated by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and federal agencies under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and other environmental laws, covering drilling permits, emissions, and waste management.
Potential environmental impacts include air emissions (VOCs, methane), water contamination from spills or improper disposal, and land disturbance. Operators must comply with permits and best management practices to minimize these risks.
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