Devon Energy - North Pure Gold 10J No10 Oil Extraction Facility, Carlsbad, New Mexico

Devon Energy - North Pure Gold 10J No10 is an oil extraction facility situated in Eddy County, New Mexico, approximately 36.7 miles east of Carlsbad. The facility is operational and plays a role in the local oil industry, which is part of the broader Permian Basin, one of the most productive oil regions in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level regulations from the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division. Typical oil extraction operations in this area involve drilling and well operations, with production often transported via pipelines to refineries. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction activities. As part of the Permian Basin, this facility contributes to the region's significant oil output, which supports domestic energy supply and local economies. The environmental context includes considerations for water usage, land disturbance, and potential emissions, managed through state and federal permits.

The facility is located in the Permian Basin, a region with high oil extraction activity. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection in the arid climate, management of produced water, and air emissions from drilling and production. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and New Mexico state agencies addresses these factors through permits and monitoring.