Sandridge Energy Inc / Shannon 1 13H - Oil Extraction Facility in Amorita, Oklahoma

Sandridge Energy Inc / Shannon 1 13H is an oil extraction facility located near Amorita, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and situated in Alfalfa County, with coordinates 36.986000, -98.222090. It operates within the oil and gas extraction industry, classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). The facility is part of the broader oil extraction infrastructure in Oklahoma, a state with significant hydrocarbon production. Operations are subject to federal and state regulations, including EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as Oklahoma Corporation Commission rules for oil and gas wells. Typical extraction methods in the region involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. As an oil extraction site, the facility contributes to local and national energy supply. Its environmental context includes potential impacts on groundwater and air quality, managed through regulatory compliance. The facility's location in a rural area with agricultural land use requires careful management of produced water and emissions.

The facility is located in a rural area of Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Groundwater protection is a key concern, with regulations requiring proper well casing and management of produced water. The region's agricultural setting adds sensitivity to potential spills or leaks.