Overview
SandRidge Energy Inc operates an oil extraction facility near Amorita, Oklahoma. This site is part of the company's production activities in the Mid-Continent region.
SandRidge Energy Inc operates an oil extraction facility near Amorita, Oklahoma, in Alfalfa County. The site is part of the company's upstream production activities in the Mid-Continent region, contributing to the state's significant oil output. The facility operates under U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, including the Clean Air Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for water discharges. Oklahoma's oil extraction sector is subject to state-level oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which enforces well spacing, drilling, and production rules. This facility is situated in a rural agricultural area, with typical environmental considerations including groundwater protection and surface water management. The site's operational status indicates ongoing production, supporting local employment and energy supply.
Environmental context
Oil extraction in Oklahoma involves potential risks to groundwater from drilling fluids and produced water. The facility's location in a rural area with agricultural land use requires careful management of surface spills and wastewater disposal. Regulatory compliance with EPA and state rules helps mitigate these risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Amorita, Oklahoma, in Alfalfa County, approximately 0.14 miles east of N2690 and E0020 Road.
This facility extracts crude oil and natural gas from underground reservoirs, typical of upstream oil production operations in Oklahoma.
The facility is operated by SandRidge Energy Inc, an independent oil and gas company focused on the Mid-Continent region.
Oil extraction in Oklahoma is regulated by the U.S. EPA under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, and by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for well operations and waste management.
Facilities in the Mid-Continent region vary from small single-well sites to larger multi-well pads. This facility is part of a network of wells operated by SandRidge Energy.
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