SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC / STAFFORD 1 25H - Oil Extraction Facility in Alva, Oklahoma

SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC / STAFFORD 1 25H is an oil extraction facility located in Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both crude oil and natural gas liquids production. Oklahoma is a significant oil-producing state, with many wells operating in the Anadarko Basin region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction activities are subject to the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state-specific regulations governing drilling, production, and waste management. Typical extraction methods in this area include conventional vertical wells and horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing, though specific techniques at this site are not detailed. As part of the U.S. oil infrastructure, this facility contributes to the domestic energy supply. Its location in a rural area of Oklahoma means it is likely part of a network of wells feeding into regional pipelines and processing facilities. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local groundwater and air quality, managed through regulatory permits and best practices.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Oklahoma, a region with extensive oil and gas development. Potential environmental concerns include groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from equipment and flaring, and land disturbance. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting and monitoring requirements.