Overview
Sandridge Energy Inc operates oil extraction facilities near Amorita, Oklahoma, with NAICS codes 211111 and 211120, indicating crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.
Sandridge Energy Inc operates the Neva 1 1H Renbarger 2810 2 12H Renbarg oil extraction facility near Amorita, Oklahoma. The facility is located in Alfalfa County, approximately 0.25 miles east of the intersection of N2680 and E0600 Road. It is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating a focus on both oil and gas production. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes oversight by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level agencies such as the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in this region typically involves conventional drilling and hydraulic fracturing, with production from formations like the Mississippian Lime or Woodford Shale. The facility's operational status is active, contributing to the regional oil supply. Oil extraction in Alfalfa County supports local employment and energy infrastructure. The facility's proximity to rural areas means it operates under standard environmental monitoring for air emissions, water usage, and waste management. As part of the broader U.S. oil industry, it adheres to regulations such as the Clean Air Act and Safe Drinking Water Act to mitigate environmental impacts.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities can impact local air quality through volatile organic compound emissions and water resources through potential groundwater contamination. The region's geology, including the Anadarko Basin, requires careful management of produced water and drilling fluids. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to minimize ecological disruption, though the cumulative effects of multiple extraction sites remain a concern.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Amorita, Oklahoma, in Alfalfa County, approximately 0.25 miles east of the intersection of N2680 and E0600 Road.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum and natural gas liquids, classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is currently operational, actively extracting oil and natural gas.
Facilities must comply with federal regulations such as the Clean Air Act and Safe Drinking Water Act, as well as state rules from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission regarding drilling, production, and waste management.
Key concerns include air emissions from volatile organic compounds, water usage and potential groundwater contamination, and management of produced water. Regulatory oversight aims to mitigate these impacts.
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