SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC / STEPHEN J 1 28H - Oil Extraction Facility in Amorita, Oklahoma

SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC / STEPHEN J 1 28H is an oil extraction facility located in Amorita, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil and gas production, situated in a state known for its significant hydrocarbon reserves and extraction activities. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). In the United States, oil extraction facilities are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act, as well as state-level agencies such as the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical extraction methods include conventional drilling and hydraulic fracturing, depending on the geological formation. As part of the broader oil extraction sector in Oklahoma, this facility plays a role in the state's energy supply chain. The region's oil infrastructure supports local economies and contributes to national energy independence. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection and air emissions management, governed by federal and state regulations.

The facility is located in a rural area of Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities are common. The local environment includes agricultural land and prairie ecosystems. Potential environmental impacts from oil extraction include groundwater contamination risks, air emissions from drilling and production, and land disturbance. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Oklahoma Corporation Commission aims to mitigate these risks through permitting and monitoring requirements.