Overview
DEVON - EMERALD PWU 20 12H ONYX 29 9H WELLPAD is an operational oil extraction facility located 22 miles southeast of Artesia, New Mexico, United States. It operates within the Permian Basin, one of the most productive oil regions in the country.
DEVON - EMERALD PWU 20 12H ONYX 29 9H WELLPAD is an oil extraction facility situated in Eddy County, New Mexico, approximately 22 miles southeast of Artesia. The facility is operational and contributes to the United States' domestic oil production, operating under the regulatory framework of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level agencies such as the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division. The facility's operations are classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating a focus on both crude oil and associated natural gas liquids. As part of the Permian Basin, the wellpad likely utilizes advanced drilling and extraction technologies, including horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, to access hydrocarbon reserves. The region is known for its extensive oil infrastructure and high production volumes. The facility's environmental context involves managing produced water, emissions, and potential impacts on local air and water quality. Operators must comply with EPA regulations such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-specific rules. The wellpad's location in a semi-arid region with sensitive ecosystems requires careful management of water resources and waste disposal to minimize ecological disruption.
Environmental context
The facility operates in the Permian Basin, a region with significant oil extraction activity. Local environmental concerns include groundwater protection, air emissions from drilling and production, and management of produced water. The semi-arid climate and sensitive desert ecosystems require adherence to strict waste disposal and spill prevention measures to protect soil and water resources.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 22 miles southeast of Artesia, in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States.
It is an oil extraction wellpad that produces crude oil and natural gas liquids, operating within the Permian Basin.
The facility operates under U.S. EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as New Mexico state rules administered by the Oil Conservation Division.
Key considerations include groundwater protection, air emissions management, and proper disposal of produced water to prevent contamination of soil and water resources.
The Permian Basin is a major oil-producing region, and facilities like this wellpad benefit from extensive infrastructure, advanced extraction technologies, and high resource density, contributing to significant production volumes.
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