Overview
SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC operates the Schmitz 1 1H Brent 1 6H Hess Trust 2 3 oil extraction facility near Amorita, Oklahoma. This operational site contributes to the region's crude oil production.
The SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC / SCHMITZ 1 1H BRENT 1 6H HESS TRUST 2 3 is an oil extraction facility located in Alfalfa County, approximately 0.94 miles east of the intersection of N2740 and E0050 Road near Amorita, Oklahoma. The facility is operational and falls under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream oil and gas production. As an oil extraction site in Oklahoma, this facility operates under state and federal regulations including the EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as Oklahoma Corporation Commission rules for oil and gas operations. Typical extraction methods in this region involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations, with produced water management and flaring controls as key operational aspects. The facility's production contributes to the local economy and energy supply. Its location in a rural area with agricultural land use means that environmental considerations include groundwater protection, soil conservation, and air quality management. The site is part of a broader network of wells in the region, supporting domestic crude oil supply.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural agricultural area of Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities must balance with farming and ranching. Key environmental considerations include potential groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from flaring and equipment, and land disturbance from well pads and access roads. Regulatory oversight from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and EPA helps mitigate these impacts through permitting and monitoring requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 0.94 miles east of the intersection of N2740 and E0050 Road near Amorita, Oklahoma, in Alfalfa County.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude oil and natural gas liquids, classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
Oil extraction in Oklahoma is regulated by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the EPA, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state rules for well construction, water management, and flaring.
Potential impacts include groundwater contamination risks, air emissions, and land disturbance. Regulations require proper well casing, spill prevention, and air permits to mitigate these effects.
Facilities vary from small single-well sites to large multi-well pads. This site likely represents a moderate-scale operation typical of the region's tight oil development.
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