Enduring Resources - Chaco No 404,405 Oil Extraction Facility, Nageezi, New Mexico

Enduring Resources - Chaco No 404,405 is an operational oil extraction facility situated in the San Juan Basin, approximately 3.65 miles southeast of Nageezi, New Mexico. The facility is part of the broader oil extraction infrastructure in the United States, a country with extensive regulatory oversight from agencies such as the EPA and BSEE. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both oil and associated gas production. In the San Juan Basin, oil extraction typically involves conventional drilling methods, with wells tapping into multiple formations. The region's oil infrastructure is subject to federal regulations including the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act, as well as state-level New Mexico Oil Conservation Division rules. As an oil extraction site, this facility contributes to the domestic energy supply, with production feeding into regional refineries and downstream markets. The San Juan Basin is known for its natural gas and oil reserves, and facilities like this one play a role in maintaining energy security. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection and air emissions management, typical for oil extraction operations in arid regions.

The facility is located in the semi-arid San Juan Basin, an area with sensitive ecosystems including desert shrublands and arroyos. Oil extraction here poses risks of groundwater contamination from produced water and spills, as well as air emissions from flaring and equipment. The region's low precipitation and high evaporation rates can concentrate pollutants, making regulatory compliance under the Clean Water Act and state groundwater protection programs critical.