HILCORP - RINCOM COM 203N Oil Extraction Facility, Navajo City, New Mexico

HILCORP - RINCOM COM 203N is an oil extraction facility situated in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, approximately 13.9 miles south of Navajo City. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream oil and gas production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New Mexico Environment Department. Key regulations include the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions from oil and gas operations, the Clean Water Act (CWA) for produced water management, and state-specific rules for drilling and production. The facility likely employs conventional extraction techniques typical of the San Juan Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. As part of the broader oil infrastructure in New Mexico, this facility contributes to the state's significant crude oil output. Its location in a rural area near Navajo City underscores the importance of balancing energy production with environmental stewardship, particularly regarding groundwater protection and air quality in the Four Corners region.

The facility is located in the San Juan Basin, a region with a history of oil and gas development. Environmental considerations include potential impacts on air quality from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane emissions, as well as water resource management for produced water. The area's semi-arid climate and proximity to tribal lands necessitate careful adherence to state and federal environmental regulations.