Overview
Desert Rose 17-8 Federal Com Central Tank Battery is an operational oil extraction facility in Monument, New Mexico, USA. It serves as a central tank battery for crude oil gathering and processing in the Permian Basin region.
Desert Rose 17-8 Federal Com Central Tank Battery is an operational oil extraction facility located 13.5 miles west-southwest of Monument, Lea County, New Mexico. The facility operates as a central tank battery, a key component in oil field infrastructure that collects, separates, and temporarily stores crude oil from multiple wells before transport. It is situated in the Permian Basin, one of the most prolific oil-producing regions in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division. As an oil extraction and gathering facility, it is subject to EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for crude oil and natural gas production, including requirements for emissions controls on storage tanks and separators. The facility's NAICS code 211120 corresponds to crude petroleum extraction, indicating primary production activities. Central tank batteries like this one play a critical role in reducing emissions and improving efficiency by consolidating production from multiple wells. The facility's location in Lea County places it within a region of intense oil and gas development, contributing to local employment and energy supply. Its operational status ensures continued support for regional oil production infrastructure.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the arid Permian Basin, where water scarcity and dust management are key environmental considerations. Oil extraction operations in this region are subject to EPA regulations on volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from storage tanks and produced water management. The central tank battery design helps reduce fugitive emissions by consolidating multiple well streams, but potential risks include spills during transfer and groundwater contamination from produced water. Local ecology includes desert shrublands and habitats for species such as the lesser prairie-chicken, requiring adherence to state and federal conservation measures.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located 13.5 miles west-southwest of Monument, Lea County, New Mexico, in the Permian Basin region of the United States.
A central tank battery collects crude oil from multiple wells, separates gas and water, and stores the oil temporarily before it is transported via pipeline or truck to refineries.
Oil extraction facilities in New Mexico must comply with EPA regulations such as the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for crude oil and natural gas production, as well as state rules from the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division regarding emissions, water management, and well integrity.
The NAICS code is 211120, which signifies crude petroleum extraction. This code covers establishments primarily engaged in extracting crude petroleum from oil fields.
By consolidating production from multiple wells, central tank batteries reduce the number of storage tanks and associated emissions, improve leak detection, and enable more efficient management of produced water and gas.
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