Overview
SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC / WILEY 2 31H is an oil extraction facility located near Capron, Oklahoma, USA. It operates in Woods County, contributing to the region's oil production.
SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC / WILEY 2 31H is an operational oil extraction facility situated approximately 0.15 miles northeast of the junction of Highway 281 and E0110 Road near Capron, Oklahoma. The facility is part of the United States' extensive oil infrastructure, which is regulated under federal and state environmental laws. Oklahoma has a long history of oil and gas production, with many wells operating across the state. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations). Typical oil extraction facilities in this region employ conventional drilling and pumping methods. The regulatory framework includes the Clean Air Act (CAA) and Clean Water Act (CWA), with oversight from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the EPA. The facility's location in rural Oklahoma places it within an area characterized by agricultural land and low population density. Oil extraction activities contribute to local employment and energy supply, but also require careful management of environmental impacts such as groundwater protection and waste disposal. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing production, supporting the regional energy sector.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Woods County, Oklahoma, where the primary environmental concerns for oil extraction include potential groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, as well as air emissions from equipment and flaring. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use necessitate careful management of surface spills and waste disposal to protect soil and water resources.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Capron, Oklahoma, USA, approximately 0.15 miles northeast of the junction of Highway 281 and E0110 Road in Woods County.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is listed as operational, indicating it is currently active in oil production.
Oil extraction in Oklahoma is regulated by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the EPA under federal laws such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-specific rules for drilling and waste management.
Key considerations include protecting groundwater from contamination, managing produced water and drilling waste, controlling air emissions, and preventing spills that could affect soil and surface water.
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