SandRidge Energy Inc Oil Extraction Facilities near Amorita, Oklahoma

SandRidge Energy Inc operates the Morford 2810 4 7H and Ray Smith 2810 4 18H oil extraction sites near Amorita, Oklahoma. Located in Alfalfa County, these facilities are part of the broader oil production infrastructure in the Mid-Continent region of the United States. The sites are currently operational, contributing to domestic crude oil supply. These extraction facilities operate under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical oil extraction in this region involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations) classify the activities at these sites. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local groundwater and air quality, managed through state and federal permits. The facilities are situated in a rural agricultural area, with proximity to the Salt Fork of the Arkansas River watershed. Operational practices follow industry standards for well integrity and spill prevention.

The oil extraction sites near Amorita, Oklahoma, are located in a rural agricultural region underlain by the Anadarko Basin. Operations involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, which require careful management of water resources and chemical additives. The facilities are subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act and Safe Drinking Water Act, as well as state-level rules from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Spill prevention and groundwater monitoring are key environmental considerations.