Overview
SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC operates the Puffinbarger 2 28H Myrtle 2809 2 21H oil extraction site near Byron, Oklahoma. This operational facility contributes to the region's oil production under U.S. regulatory frameworks.
The SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC Puffinbarger 2 28H Myrtle 2809 2 21H is an oil extraction facility located in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, near the town of Byron. As part of the United States' extensive oil infrastructure, this site is engaged in the extraction of crude oil, supporting domestic energy supply. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations). Operating in Oklahoma, a state with a long history of oil production, the facility is subject to federal and state regulations including the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) oversees emissions and discharge standards, while the Oklahoma Corporation Commission regulates drilling and production practices. Typical extraction methods in this region involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access oil from tight formations. The facility's location in a rural area of Oklahoma places it within a landscape shaped by agriculture and energy development. Its operations contribute to local employment and economic activity, while also necessitating careful management of environmental impacts such as water usage and potential spills. The site's role in the broader oil supply chain underscores its significance in meeting regional energy demands.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities intersect with agricultural land use. The primary environmental considerations include groundwater protection, management of produced water, and prevention of soil contamination from spills. Regulatory oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the EPA ensures compliance with standards for well construction, waste disposal, and emission controls. The region's semi-arid climate and reliance on groundwater for irrigation heighten the importance of responsible water management in extraction operations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Byron, Oklahoma, in Alfalfa County, approximately 0.2 miles southeast of the intersection of E0090 and N2710 roads.
It is an oil extraction site that produces crude oil from underground reservoirs, using methods typical of Oklahoma's oil fields such as horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing.
The facility is operated by SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC, a company involved in oil and gas exploration and production in the United States.
Oil extraction in Oklahoma is regulated by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which oversees well permitting and production, and the U.S. EPA under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act for emissions and water discharge.
Environmental impacts include potential groundwater contamination, land disturbance, and air emissions. Operators must follow state and federal regulations to minimize these effects, including proper well construction and waste management.
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