Sandridge Energy Inc / Shields Trust 1 35H - Oil Extraction Facility in Burlington, Oklahoma

Sandridge Energy Inc / Shields Trust 1 35H is an oil extraction facility located in Burlington, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the broader US oil and gas sector. The facility operates under US environmental regulations, including EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level Oklahoma Corporation Commission rules. Typical oil extraction in this region involves conventional vertical or horizontal drilling, with production from formations like the Mississippian Lime or Woodford Shale. The NAICS codes 211111 and 211120 indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. Oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma play a significant role in the state's economy and energy supply. The facility's location in a rural area near Burlington means it is subject to local land use and environmental considerations, including groundwater protection and air quality management. The facility's operational status ensures continued contribution to domestic oil production.

Oil extraction in Oklahoma involves potential risks such as groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from flaring and equipment, and land disturbance. The facility's location in Alfalfa County, a rural area with agricultural land, requires careful management of surface and groundwater resources. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Oklahoma Corporation Commission aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting and monitoring.