Devon Energy - Turquoise 27-1H Oil Extraction Facility, Artesia, New Mexico

Devon Energy - Turquoise 27-1H is an oil extraction facility situated in Eddy County, New Mexico, approximately 24 miles southeast of Artesia. The facility is operational and contributes to the United States' domestic oil production, operating within the prolific Permian Basin, one of the most significant oil-producing regions in the country. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both crude oil and natural gas liquids production. As an oil extraction site, it employs standard drilling and extraction technologies typical of the region, including horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, which are common in the Permian Basin to access tight oil formations. Operated by Devon Energy, a major independent oil and gas company, this facility is part of a broader network of wells that support the United States' energy supply. The Permian Basin's extensive infrastructure, including pipelines and processing plants, facilitates the transport and refining of crude oil, contributing to both domestic energy security and export markets.

The facility is located in the arid landscape of southeastern New Mexico, where water scarcity is a key environmental concern. Oil extraction in this region involves significant water use for hydraulic fracturing and produced water management. The proximity to the Permian Basin's sensitive ecosystems, including desert habitats and groundwater aquifers, necessitates adherence to state and federal regulations such as the EPA's Clean Air Act and Safe Drinking Water Act to mitigate impacts on air quality and water resources.