Overview
SandRidge Energy Inc operates the Victor 1 19H Barnard 1 30H oil extraction facility near Byron, Oklahoma. This operational site contributes to the region's crude oil production under U.S. regulatory oversight.
The SandRidge Energy Inc Victor 1 19H Barnard 1 30H facility is an oil extraction site located near Byron, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. It is part of the broader U.S. oil and gas sector, which is regulated by federal and state agencies including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate involvement in crude petroleum extraction and natural gas extraction, respectively. In Oklahoma, oil extraction operations typically utilize conventional vertical or horizontal drilling techniques, often with hydraulic fracturing to access hydrocarbons from tight formations. The state has a long history of oil production, with wells subject to permitting, spacing, and environmental compliance requirements under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Operators must manage produced water, air emissions, and site restoration. The facility's location in a rural area of north-central Oklahoma places it within a region with significant oil and gas infrastructure. Its operational status suggests ongoing contribution to local energy supply and economic activity. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection and management of drilling fluids and produced water, which are regulated under state and federal rules.
Environmental context
Oil extraction in Oklahoma involves risks such as groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from equipment and flaring, and surface disturbance. The facility's location in Alfalfa County, an agricultural area, necessitates careful management to protect soil and water resources. Regulatory frameworks like the EPA's oil and gas regulations and state rules address these concerns through permitting and monitoring requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Byron, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, at approximately 0.92 miles north of N2700 & E0040 Road, with coordinates 36.97°N, -98.204°W.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil and natural gas, operating under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Extraction).
The facility is operated by SandRidge Energy Inc, a company based in Oklahoma that focuses on oil and gas exploration and production.
Oil extraction in Oklahoma is regulated under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state rules from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Operators must obtain permits for air emissions, water discharges, and drilling activities.
Alfalfa County has moderate oil production, with wells typically producing from formations like the Mississippi Lime. Facilities are often small to medium in scale, using conventional and horizontal drilling techniques.
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