Overview
HILCORP - SAN JUAN 29-6 217A POD is an operational oil extraction facility located 26 miles east of Bloomfield, New Mexico, United States. It operates within the San Juan Basin, a major oil and gas producing region.
HILCORP - SAN JUAN 29-6 217A POD is an oil extraction facility situated in San Juan County, New Mexico, approximately 26 miles east of Bloomfield. The facility is part of the San Juan Basin, one of the most prolific oil and gas producing areas in the United States, and is currently operational. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division. Oil extraction in this region typically involves conventional drilling and production techniques, with wells targeting the San Juan Basin's multiple hydrocarbon-bearing formations. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction operations. The San Juan Basin has a long history of oil and gas development, contributing significantly to local and national energy supplies. The facility's location in a semi-arid environment with sparse population reduces some community exposure risks, but operations still require careful management of produced water, emissions, and potential spills to protect local water resources and air quality.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the semi-arid Colorado Plateau region, characterized by dry climate and sensitive ecosystems. Oil extraction activities in this area must manage produced water disposal and potential groundwater contamination risks. The San Juan Basin also has ozone non-attainment areas, requiring strict controls on volatile organic compound emissions from oil and gas operations. Spill prevention and response plans are critical to protect the region's limited water resources and sensitive desert habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 26 miles east of Bloomfield, in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States.
It is an oil extraction facility, part of the San Juan Basin oil and gas production operations.
The facility is operated by Hilcorp Energy Company, a private oil and gas exploration and production company.
Oil extraction facilities in New Mexico are regulated by the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, including air quality permits under the Clean Air Act and spill prevention under the Clean Water Act.
The San Juan Basin is a major oil and gas producing region with environmental considerations including air quality management for ozone precursors, water use and produced water disposal, and protection of sensitive desert ecosystems.
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