Overview
Sandridge Energy Inc operates the Skyhawk 2 36H and Skyhawk 2814 4 36H oil extraction facilities near Alva, Oklahoma. These operational sites contribute to the region's crude petroleum and natural gas production.
Sandridge Energy Inc manages the Skyhawk 2 36H and Skyhawk 2814 4 36H oil extraction facilities located approximately 0.36 miles west of Highway 281 and E0100 Road near Alva, Oklahoma. These sites are part of the broader oil and gas extraction sector in Woods County, a region with active drilling and production operations. The facilities operate under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which oversee air emissions, water management, and well integrity. Typical oil extraction operations in this area involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access crude oil and natural gas from the Mississippian and Woodford formations. These facilities contribute to the local economy and energy supply, with production likely tied to regional pipeline infrastructure. The environmental context includes considerations for groundwater protection, air quality management, and land use impacts common to oil extraction in the Great Plains region.
Environmental context
The oil extraction facilities near Alva, Oklahoma, operate in a semi-arid region with sensitive groundwater resources. Spills or leaks could impact the Salt Fork Arkansas River watershed. Air emissions from drilling and production, including volatile organic compounds, are regulated under the EPA's New Source Performance Standards for the oil and gas sector.
Frequently asked questions
The facilities are located approximately 0.36 miles west of Highway 281 and E0100 Road near Alva, Oklahoma, in Woods County.
These are oil extraction sites, involving drilling and production of crude oil and natural gas, likely using horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing.
The facilities are operated by Sandridge Energy Inc, an independent oil and gas company focused on exploration and production in the United States.
Oil extraction in Oklahoma is regulated by the EPA under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, and by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for well permitting and groundwater protection.
These facilities contribute to Oklahoma's oil production, supporting local employment and energy supply, and are part of the broader development of the Mississippian Lime play.
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