Risk: Medium Oil Extraction Operational

Sandridge Energy Inc / Marshall 1 11H - Oil Extraction Facility in Byron, Oklahoma

BYRON, Oklahoma, United States

Overview

Sandridge Energy Inc / Marshall 1 11H is an oil extraction facility in Byron, Oklahoma. It operates within the U.S. regulatory framework for oil and gas production.

Sandridge Energy Inc / Marshall 1 11H is an oil extraction facility located in Byron, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and is part of the extensive oil and gas infrastructure in the region, which is a key area for domestic crude production. The facility operates under U.S. regulations including EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level Oklahoma Corporation Commission rules. Typical oil extraction in this region involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations, with production capacities varying widely. Oil extraction facilities like this one contribute to the local economy and energy supply. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection, air emissions management, and land use impacts. The facility's location in a rural area with low population density reduces some community exposure risks.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in a rural agricultural area of Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities can impact groundwater and surface water resources. Spills or leaks of produced water or crude oil pose risks to soil and water quality. Air emissions from equipment and flaring contribute to local air quality concerns. The region's geology and climate influence the potential for environmental incidents.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located at 0.13 MI W of N2740 and E0060 RD, Byron, Oklahoma 73758, United States.

It is an oil extraction facility, involved in the production of crude oil from underground reservoirs.

The facility is currently operational.

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 regarding drilling, production, and environmental protection.

Common concerns include groundwater contamination from spills or leaks, air emissions from equipment and flaring, land disturbance, and management of produced water and drilling waste.

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