Overview
SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC / JOE 1 34H is an oil extraction facility in Amorita, Oklahoma. It operates under US EPA regulations for oil and gas production.
SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC / JOE 1 34H is an oil extraction facility located in Amorita, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the broader Mid-Continent oil province. The site is situated in a rural area, reflecting the typical siting of extraction operations in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA). Oil extraction in Oklahoma is subject to state-level regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which oversees well permitting and environmental compliance. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as crude petroleum extraction. As an oil extraction site, the facility plays a role in the local energy supply chain. Its operational status suggests ongoing production, contributing to the economic activity in Alfalfa County. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality and water resources, managed through regulatory compliance and industry best practices.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Water resources may be impacted by produced water management and potential spills. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these risks through permitting and monitoring requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Amorita, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States, approximately 0.16 miles southwest of the intersection of E0040 and N2670 roads.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum and natural gas, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is currently operational, indicating active oil extraction activities.
Oil extraction in Oklahoma is regulated by the US EPA under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, and by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for well permitting and environmental compliance.
Environmental considerations include air emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, water management for produced water, and spill prevention. Facilities must comply with federal and state regulations to mitigate these impacts.
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