Sandridge Energy Inc / Renbarger 2810 1 12H - Oil Extraction Facility in Amorita, Oklahoma

Sandridge Energy Inc / Renbarger 2810 1 12H is an oil extraction facility located in Amorita, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the larger Mid-Continent oil province. Oklahoma has a long history of oil extraction, with many wells targeting formations such as the Mississippian Lime and Woodford Shale. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Key regulations include the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions from oil and gas operations, and the Clean Water Act (CWA) for produced water management. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 for crude petroleum extraction and 211120 for natural gas extraction) indicate it is involved in both oil and gas production. Typical extraction methods in this region include horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing. The facility's location in rural Alfalfa County means it is situated in an agricultural area with low population density. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane, as well as water management for produced water. The facility's operational status and compliance with state and federal regulations are important for minimizing environmental risks.

The facility is located in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, an area with a mix of agricultural land and oil fields. The environmental context includes potential air emissions from extraction activities, such as volatile organic compounds and methane, which are regulated under the EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas. Water management is also critical, as produced water from oil extraction must be handled in compliance with the Clean Water Act and state regulations to prevent contamination of groundwater and surface water.