Overview
SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC operates oil extraction facilities ROTTING 2716 2 1H and ROTTING 2716 3 1H near Alva, Oklahoma. These wells are part of the U.S. oil production infrastructure in Woods County.
SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC operates two oil extraction wells, ROTTING 2716 2 1H and ROTTING 2716 3 1H, located approximately 0.3 miles northeast of Johnson Road/CR 320 near Alva, Oklahoma. These facilities are situated in Woods County, a region with active oil and gas production within the broader Mid-Continent oil province. The wells are classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating a focus on both crude oil and associated natural gas liquids. As operational oil extraction sites in the United States, these facilities are subject to federal and state regulatory frameworks. At the federal level, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates air emissions under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oversees drilling on federal lands, while the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) manages state-level permitting and well integrity. Typical extraction technology involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, common in the region's tight oil formations. The environmental significance of these wells lies in their contribution to domestic oil supply and local economic activity. However, oil extraction operations carry inherent risks such as groundwater contamination, air emissions (volatile organic compounds, methane), and surface spills. The proximity to rural areas in Woods County necessitates adherence to best management practices for well pad construction, waste disposal, and spill prevention to protect local ecosystems and water resources.
Environmental context
The oil extraction facilities near Alva, Oklahoma operate in a semi-arid region with mixed agricultural and prairie landscapes. The primary environmental concerns include potential groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from equipment and flaring, and surface spills that could affect soil and nearby water bodies. Regulatory oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and EPA aims to mitigate these risks through well construction standards, spill prevention plans, and emission controls.
Frequently asked questions
The wells are located approximately 0.3 miles northeast of Johnson Road/CR 320 near Alva, Oklahoma, in Woods County.
Both wells, ROTTING 2716 2 1H and ROTTING 2716 3 1H, are listed as operational.
Oil extraction in Oklahoma is regulated by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) for state-level permitting and well integrity, and by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for federal air and water quality standards under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.
Common risks include groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and surface spills that can impact soil and water resources.
NAICS 211111 covers crude petroleum extraction, while 211120 covers natural gas liquid extraction, indicating these wells produce both crude oil and associated natural gas liquids.
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