DEVON- PAPAS FRITAS 27 CTB 1 - Oil Extraction Facility in Malaga, New Mexico

DEVON- PAPAS FRITAS 27 CTB 1 is an oil extraction facility located approximately 6.6 miles east-northeast of Malaga, in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States. The facility is operational and falls under the NAICS code 211120, which covers oil and gas extraction activities. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), enforced by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New Mexico Environment Department. Oil extraction in this region typically involves drilling and production operations, with associated infrastructure such as wellheads, separators, and storage tanks. As part of the Permian Basin, one of the most prolific oil-producing regions in the United States, this facility contributes to domestic energy supply. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality and water resources, managed through state and federal permits and monitoring programs.

The facility is located in the Permian Basin, a region with extensive oil extraction activity. Environmental considerations include air emissions from drilling and production, water usage for hydraulic fracturing, and management of produced water. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and New Mexico Environment Department aims to mitigate these impacts through permits and compliance monitoring.