AGAVE DAGGER DRAW GAS PLANT - Oil Extraction Facility in Artesia, New Mexico

AGAVE DAGGER DRAW GAS PLANT is an operational oil extraction facility located at 278 Pipeline Rd, Artesia, New Mexico, in Eddy County. The facility is situated in the Permian Basin, a major oil-producing region that has driven significant growth in U.S. crude oil output. As a gas plant, it processes natural gas and associated hydrocarbons from nearby wells, supporting the broader oil extraction infrastructure in the area. The facility operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including the EPA's Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards for emissions control and the Clean Water Act for produced water management. In New Mexico, oil and gas operations are also subject to state-level rules from the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (NM OCD) and the New Mexico Environment Department. The Permian Basin's high production volumes mean facilities like this one often employ advanced technologies for gas processing and emissions reduction. This plant plays a key role in the regional energy supply chain, processing natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs) that are used for heating, power generation, and industrial feedstocks. Its location in Eddy County places it near major pipeline networks and downstream markets. The facility's operations contribute to local employment and economic activity in southeastern New Mexico.

The facility is located in the Permian Basin, a semi-arid region with sensitive ecosystems and limited water resources. Oil extraction activities can impact air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane, and water resources through produced water management. The area is also home to species like the lesser prairie-chicken, which has been a focus of conservation efforts. Regulatory oversight from the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through emission controls and water recycling practices.