Overview
Sandridge Energy Inc operates an oil extraction facility near Amorita, Oklahoma. This operational site contributes to the region's crude oil production.
Sandridge Energy Inc / Medicine Lodge 1 24H Tanner Trust 1 2 is an oil extraction facility located near Amorita, Oklahoma, in Alfalfa County. The site is operational and focuses on crude oil production, a key sector in the United States energy landscape. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Oklahoma Corporation Commission rules. Oil extraction in this region typically involves conventional drilling and well operations, with NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations) indicating both extraction and support services. As part of the broader oil infrastructure in Oklahoma, this facility contributes to local employment and energy supply. Its location in a rural area minimizes direct urban impact, but standard environmental safeguards for spill prevention and groundwater protection are essential for operational compliance.
Environmental context
Oil extraction in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, occurs in a region with mixed agricultural and prairie landscapes. The facility's proximity to groundwater sources necessitates adherence to EPA's Underground Injection Control (UIC) program and state regulations to prevent contamination. Spill prevention and response plans are critical to protect local ecosystems and water resources.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Amorita, Oklahoma, in Alfalfa County, approximately 0.1 mile west of N2620 and E0020 Road.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude oil, classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (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.
These facilities must comply with U.S. EPA regulations such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state rules from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, including well construction and spill prevention standards.
Oil extraction in rural areas like Alfalfa County requires careful management to protect groundwater and surface water from contamination, with spill prevention and proper waste disposal being key environmental considerations.
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