Overview
Chevron USA operates the North Lusk Tank Battery oil extraction facility near Maljamar, New Mexico. This operational site is part of the Permian Basin, one of the most productive oil regions in the United States.
The Chevron USA North Lusk Tank Battery is an oil extraction facility located approximately 11 miles south of Maljamar, in Lea County, New Mexico. This facility is situated within the Permian Basin, a major oil-producing region that spans western Texas and southeastern New Mexico. The site is currently operational and contributes to the region's significant crude oil output. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New Mexico Environment Department. Oil extraction activities in this area are subject to federal regulations including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), as well as state-level rules for oil and gas operations. The North Lusk Tank Battery is a tank battery facility, which typically includes storage tanks and separation equipment for produced fluids. The Permian Basin is known for its high production volumes and extensive infrastructure. The North Lusk Tank Battery plays a role in gathering and storing crude oil from nearby wells before transport via pipeline or truck. The facility's location in a semi-arid region with low population density influences its environmental management practices, particularly regarding water use and waste disposal.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Permian Basin, a region with high oil extraction activity that poses risks of soil and groundwater contamination from spills or leaks. The semi-arid climate and sensitive ecosystems, including desert grasslands and playa lakes, require careful management of produced water and hydrocarbon releases. Regulatory compliance with EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and state-level groundwater protection programs is essential to mitigate environmental impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 11 miles south of Maljamar, in Lea County, New Mexico, within the Permian Basin region.
It is an oil extraction facility that gathers, stores, and separates crude oil and produced water from nearby wells before transport.
The facility is operated by Chevron USA, one of the largest oil and gas companies in the world.
The facility must comply with U.S. EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and SPCC rules, as well as New Mexico state oil and gas regulations.
The Permian Basin's high production levels and extensive infrastructure mean the facility is part of a dense network of extraction sites, requiring robust spill prevention and water management practices.
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