Cotton Draw Unit 219 CTB - Oil Extraction Facility near Jal, New Mexico

Cotton Draw Unit 219 CTB is an oil extraction facility situated approximately 32 miles northwest of Jal, in Eddy County, New Mexico. The facility is part of the broader Permian Basin, a prolific oil-producing region that spans western Texas and southeastern New Mexico. As an operational oil extraction site, it contributes to the United States' domestic crude oil supply, supporting the nation's energy infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Refinery MACT standards, as well as state-level regulations from the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division. Oil extraction in this region typically involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. The scale of such facilities varies, but the Permian Basin is known for high production volumes, with many wells yielding thousands of barrels per day. Environmental considerations for oil extraction in the Permian Basin include water usage for hydraulic fracturing, potential groundwater contamination, and air emissions from drilling and production activities. The facility's location in a semi-arid region with sparse population reduces some local impacts, but the cumulative effect of numerous wells in the area poses challenges for air quality and water resources. Regulatory oversight aims to mitigate these risks through permitting and monitoring requirements.

The facility is located in the Permian Basin, a region with significant oil extraction activity. Environmental concerns include water consumption for hydraulic fracturing, potential groundwater contamination from well integrity failures, and air emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. The semi-arid climate and low population density reduce some local impacts, but cumulative effects from numerous wells require careful management under EPA and state regulations.