DEVON - CHINCOTEAGUE 8 CTB 2 Oil Extraction Facility, Malaga, New Mexico

DEVON - CHINCOTEAGUE 8 CTB 2 is an oil extraction facility located 22.2 miles east-southeast of Malaga, in Lea County, New Mexico, United States. The facility is operational and falls under NAICS code 211120, which covers crude petroleum extraction. 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 state-level agencies such as the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division. Oil extraction in this area typically involves drilling and well operations, with production transported via pipelines to refineries. The Permian Basin is known for its extensive horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing techniques. As part of the Permian Basin's oil infrastructure, this facility contributes to the region's significant crude oil output, which supports domestic energy supply and local economies. The environmental context includes arid landscapes and potential impacts on groundwater and air quality, managed through state and federal regulations.

The facility is located in the Permian Basin, a semi-arid region with sensitive ecosystems. Oil extraction activities can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and water resources through potential spills or groundwater contamination. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and New Mexico state agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting and monitoring requirements.