Overview
SandRidge Energy Inc operates the Salty Creek 1 20H Ferrell 1 17H oil extraction facility near Amorita, Oklahoma. This operational site contributes to the region's oil production under U.S. regulatory frameworks.
The SandRidge Energy Inc Salty Creek 1 20H Ferrell 1 17H facility is an oil extraction site located near Amorita, Oklahoma, in Alfalfa County. It is part of the broader U.S. oil infrastructure, focusing on crude oil production from wells in the region. The facility is operational and represents a typical small-to-medium scale extraction operation in the Mid-Continent oil province. As an oil extraction facility, it operates under U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for water discharges. The site likely employs conventional drilling and extraction technologies, with associated infrastructure for wellhead separation and storage. The NAICS codes 211111 and 211120 indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, aligning with standard industry practices. The facility's environmental significance lies in its potential impacts on local air quality, water resources, and land use. Oklahoma's oil extraction activities are subject to state-level oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. The site's location in a rural area may reduce population exposure, but groundwater and surface water protection remain key concerns. Overall, the facility contributes to domestic energy supply while operating within established regulatory frameworks.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, characterized by agricultural land and limited surface water bodies. Oil extraction in this region poses risks to groundwater quality through potential spills or leaks of produced water and hydrocarbons. Air emissions from well operations, including volatile organic compounds and methane, are regulated under EPA's New Source Performance Standards. The site's proximity to the Salt Fork of the Arkansas River necessitates careful management of stormwater runoff and produced water disposal to prevent contamination.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Amorita, Oklahoma, in Alfalfa County, approximately 0.1 mile west of Highway 58 and E0020 Road.
It is an oil extraction facility, focused on producing crude oil from wells in the region.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma must comply with U.S. EPA regulations such as the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act, as well as state-level oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
Key concerns include groundwater contamination from spills, air emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and proper management of produced water and stormwater runoff.
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