Sandridge Energy Inc / Tonto 2812 3 12H - Oil Extraction Facility near Burlington, Oklahoma

Sandridge Energy Inc / Tonto 2812 3 12H is an operational oil extraction facility situated approximately 0.44 miles east of the intersection of N2560 and E0070 roads near Burlington, Oklahoma. The facility is part of the United States' extensive oil and gas infrastructure, operating under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Extraction). The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable state-level regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in this region typically involves conventional drilling and production techniques, with wells targeting formations in the Anadarko Basin. The facility's scale is consistent with small to medium-sized operations common in Oklahoma's oil fields. As an oil extraction site, the facility plays a role in supplying crude oil to downstream refineries and contributing to local and national energy supply. Its location in Alfalfa County places it in a region with a long history of oil and gas activity, supporting economic activity and energy security. Environmental considerations include management of produced water and compliance with spill prevention and response protocols.

The facility is located in a rural area of Oklahoma, a state with extensive oil and gas activity. The local environmental context includes potential risks associated with groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, as well as air emissions from equipment and flaring. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting and monitoring requirements.