Overview
SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC operates the Rush Creek 1 16H Starks Trust 2 21H oil extraction facility near Byron, Oklahoma. This operational site contributes to the region's oil production under US regulatory frameworks.
The SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC / RUSH CREEK 1 16H STARKS TRUST 2 21H facility is an oil extraction site located in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, approximately 0.1 mile west of the intersection of N2720 and E0020 roads near Byron. It operates within the United States' oil and gas sector, which is governed by federal and state regulations including EPA's Clean Air Act and state-level well spacing and production rules. As an oil extraction facility, it employs drilling and production technologies typical of the region, such as hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, to access crude oil from subsurface formations. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. Operations are subject to permitting requirements from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and environmental oversight from the EPA. This facility plays a role in the local energy supply chain, contributing to Oklahoma's significant oil production. Its location in a rural area near Byron reflects the dispersed nature of extraction sites. The operational status ensures ongoing economic activity and energy output for the region.
Environmental context
Oil extraction in Oklahoma involves risks such as groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from volatile organic compounds, and surface spills. The facility's location in Alfalfa County, a rural area with agricultural land, requires careful management of waste and emissions to protect local ecosystems. Regulatory compliance with EPA's CAA and state rules helps mitigate these impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Byron, Oklahoma, at 0.1 mile west of N2720 & E0020 Road in Alfalfa County.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil and natural gas from subsurface formations using drilling and production technologies.
The facility is operated by SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC, an independent oil and gas company active in the United States.
Oil extraction in Oklahoma is regulated by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the EPA under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, with permits for drilling, production, and waste management.
Key considerations include groundwater protection, air emissions control, spill prevention, and proper disposal of produced water and drilling waste to minimize impacts on local ecosystems.
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