Overview
Sandridge Energy Inc / Schurter 2811 1 20H 2 20H is an oil extraction facility located near Burlington, Oklahoma, USA. It operates under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120, indicating crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.
Sandridge Energy Inc / Schurter 2811 1 20H 2 20H is an oil extraction facility situated in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, approximately 0.25 miles northwest of the intersection of N2590 and E0090 roads near Burlington. The facility is operational and falls under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), reflecting its role in upstream hydrocarbon production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, where oil extraction is governed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical extraction methods in this region include conventional vertical wells and horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing, targeting the Mississippian Lime and Woodford Shale formations. This facility contributes to Oklahoma's significant oil production, which supports regional energy supply and economic activity. The surrounding area is predominantly agricultural, and the facility's operations are subject to spill prevention and groundwater monitoring requirements to mitigate environmental impacts.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, characterized by agricultural land and low population density. Oil extraction activities in this region pose risks of groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, as well as surface spills. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies requires spill prevention plans and proper disposal of waste fluids to protect local water resources.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 0.25 miles northwest of the intersection of N2590 and E0090 roads near Burlington, Oklahoma, in Alfalfa County.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction in Oklahoma is regulated by the EPA under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, and by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which oversees well permitting, drilling, and production practices.
Environmental risks include groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, surface spills, and air emissions. Regulations require spill prevention and control measures to mitigate these risks.
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