EOG - SAND TANK 17 CTB 1 Oil Extraction Facility, Loco Hills, New Mexico

EOG - SAND TANK 17 CTB 1 is an oil extraction facility located approximately 4.25 miles southwest of Loco Hills, in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States. The facility is operational and is part of the broader oil and gas infrastructure in the Permian Basin region, one of the most productive oil fields in the country. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both crude oil and natural gas liquids production. In the United States, oil extraction facilities are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act, as well as state-level agencies such as the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division. Typical operations involve drilling, well completion, and production, with associated equipment like storage tanks and separators. As part of the Permian Basin, this facility contributes to the region's significant oil output, which supports domestic energy supply and local economies. Environmental considerations include potential impacts on air quality from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane emissions, as well as water usage and produced water management. The facility's location in a semi-arid area with sparse population reduces some community exposure risks but requires careful management of groundwater resources.

The facility is situated in the Permian Basin, a region with high oil and gas activity, leading to potential air quality impacts from emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane. Water management is critical due to the semi-arid climate and reliance on groundwater for both operations and local communities. Spill risks from storage tanks and pipelines require adherence to SPCC (Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure) regulations.