Overview
Sandridge Energy Inc / Roberta 2909 1 34H is an operational oil extraction facility near Amorita, Oklahoma. It operates under US EPA regulations and contributes to the region's oil production.
Sandridge Energy Inc / Roberta 2909 1 34H is an oil extraction facility located near Amorita, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. The site is operational and part of the United States' extensive oil infrastructure, focusing on crude oil production from local reservoirs. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards for emissions control, and state-level regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical oil extraction in this region involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations, with production rates varying based on reservoir characteristics. As an oil extraction site, the facility plays a role in supplying crude oil to downstream refineries and markets. Its location in Oklahoma, a major oil-producing state, places it within a network of wells, pipelines, and processing plants that support regional energy needs and economic activity.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, characterized by agricultural land and low population density. Oil extraction operations in this region can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and water resources through potential spills or groundwater contamination. The site's proximity to surface water bodies may pose spill risks, requiring adherence to spill prevention and response protocols under EPA regulations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Amorita, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, at approximately 0.1 miles southwest of the intersection of E0040 and N2730 roads.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude oil from underground reservoirs using drilling and extraction techniques.
The facility is currently operational, actively extracting oil as part of Sandridge Energy's operations in Oklahoma.
Oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma must comply with US EPA regulations, including the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT for emissions, and state-level rules from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission regarding well construction, water management, and spill prevention.
Oil extraction can affect local air quality through emissions and water resources through potential spills or groundwater contamination. Operators must follow best management practices and regulatory requirements to minimize these impacts.
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