Overview
SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC operates the Wood 1 17H Wood 2909 4 17H oil extraction facility near Amorita, Oklahoma. This operational site contributes to the region's crude oil production.
The Wood 1 17H Wood 2909 4 17H is an oil extraction facility operated by Sandridge Energy Inc, located approximately 0.13 miles west of the intersection of N2710 and E0020 roads near Amorita, Oklahoma. The facility is situated in Alfalfa County and is currently operational, supporting the extraction of crude oil from local reservoirs. As an oil extraction site, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. The primary technical metric for such facilities is production capacity in barrels per day (bpd), though specific capacity data for this site is not disclosed. Typical oil extraction operations in Oklahoma involve conventional vertical or horizontal drilling, with many wells utilizing enhanced oil recovery techniques. The facility's location in the Mid-Continent oil region places it within a mature petroleum province with extensive pipeline infrastructure. Its operational status indicates ongoing contribution to domestic crude supply, supporting local employment and energy markets. The site's environmental footprint is managed through state and federal regulations governing drilling, production, and waste disposal.
Environmental context
Oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma operate within a regulatory framework that includes the EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level rules from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. The facility's location in a rural area reduces immediate population exposure, but potential risks include groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and surface spills. Regional seismicity linked to wastewater injection is a concern in Oklahoma, though this site's specific practices are not detailed.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 0.13 miles west of the intersection of N2710 and E0020 roads near Amorita, Oklahoma, in Alfalfa County.
This facility extracts crude oil from underground reservoirs. It is part of Sandridge Energy Inc's operations in the Mid-Continent oil region.
The facility is operated by Sandridge Energy Inc, a company active in oil and gas exploration and production in the United States.
Oil extraction in Oklahoma is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, and by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for drilling and production practices.
Oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma vary widely in capacity, from small stripper wells producing a few barrels per day to larger operations with hundreds of barrels per day. The specific capacity of this facility is not publicly disclosed.
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