Overview
Sandridge Energy Inc operates an oil extraction facility near Alva, Oklahoma, in Woods County. The site is currently operational and contributes to regional crude oil production.
Sandridge Energy Inc / Rush 2815 1 19H Schupbach Trust 2815 1 is an oil extraction facility located approximately 0.7 miles southwest of the intersection of Latimer Road and County Road 350 near Alva, Oklahoma. The facility operates within the United States' extensive oil and gas infrastructure network, focusing on crude oil extraction from the local geological formations. The facility falls under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating a combined production of oil and natural gas liquids. In the U.S., oil extraction operations are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (including Refinery MACT standards for downstream processing) and by state-level agencies such as the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Offshore operations would fall under BSEE, but this onshore site is subject to state and federal environmental and safety regulations. This facility plays a role in the regional energy supply chain, contributing to the domestic crude oil production that supports refineries and downstream industries. Its location in Woods County places it within the Anadarko Basin, a significant oil-producing region. The operational status indicates ongoing extraction activities that support local employment and energy security.
Environmental context
Oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma operate in a region with a mix of agricultural and natural landscapes. The primary environmental considerations include potential groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from equipment and flaring, and land disturbance from well pads and access roads. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting, monitoring, and enforcement of standards such as the Clean Air Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 0.7 miles southwest of the intersection of Latimer Road and County Road 350 near Alva, Oklahoma, in Woods County.
This facility is engaged in crude petroleum extraction and natural gas liquid extraction, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is operated by Sandridge Energy Inc, a company active in oil and gas exploration and production in the United States.
Oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma are regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for state-level permitting and safety.
Potential environmental impacts include groundwater contamination risks from drilling fluids, air emissions from equipment, and land disturbance. Regulatory frameworks aim to minimize these through best management practices and monitoring.
Other Oil Extraction plants in United States · 6 nearby