SandRidge Energy Inc Oil Extraction Facilities, Burlington, Oklahoma

SandRidge Energy Inc operates the Teresa 3 3H, Teresa 4 3H, and Carol 3 34H oil extraction facilities near Burlington, Oklahoma. These wells are part of the company's upstream operations in the Mid-Continent region, contributing to domestic crude oil production. The facilities operate under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in this region typically involves conventional vertical or horizontal drilling techniques, with production tied to local gathering systems and pipelines for transport to refineries. These wells are situated in a rural area of Alfalfa County, where agriculture and energy production coexist. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local groundwater and air quality, managed through state and federal permitting requirements. The facilities play a role in maintaining domestic energy supply and supporting local employment.

The oil extraction facilities near Burlington, Oklahoma, are located in a region where agricultural land use and energy development overlap. Potential environmental concerns include groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from equipment and flaring, and surface disturbances from well pad construction. Regulatory oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and EPA helps mitigate these risks through permitting and monitoring requirements.