BEU Hackberry 34 Federal Battery - Oil Extraction Facility in Loco Hills, New Mexico

BEU Hackberry 34 Federal Battery is an oil extraction facility located approximately 15 miles southeast of Loco Hills in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the broader Permian Basin, one of the most prolific oil-producing areas in the country. As an oil extraction facility, BEU Hackberry 34 Federal Battery operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level regulations from the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division. The facility's operations involve drilling and extracting crude oil, with typical infrastructure including wellheads, separators, and storage tanks. The Permian Basin is known for its extensive horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing activities. The facility's location in southeastern New Mexico places it in a semi-arid environment with sparse vegetation and limited water resources. Oil extraction in this area can have environmental implications, including potential groundwater contamination and air emissions. The facility's role in the local economy is significant, supporting jobs and energy production in the region.

The facility is situated in the Permian Basin, a region with high oil extraction activity. Local environmental concerns include groundwater depletion and contamination from hydraulic fracturing fluids, as well as air emissions from volatile organic compounds. The semi-arid climate and sensitive ecosystems require careful management of water resources and waste disposal to minimize ecological impact.