Overview
HILCORP - SAN JUAN 29-7 139N is an operational oil extraction facility located 6.2 miles south of Navajo City, New Mexico, United States. It operates within the San Juan Basin, a major oil and gas producing region.
HILCORP - SAN JUAN 29-7 139N is an oil extraction facility located in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, approximately 6.2 miles south of Navajo City. The facility is operational and is part of the San Juan Basin, one of the most prolific oil and gas producing regions in the United States. The basin has a long history of hydrocarbon production, contributing significantly to the energy supply of the country. As an oil extraction facility, it operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction), 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating a focus on both oil and natural gas production. Typical operations involve drilling, well completion, and production, with associated infrastructure such as separators, tanks, and pipelines. The facility's location in the San Juan Basin places it in a region with significant environmental considerations, including water usage for hydraulic fracturing and potential impacts on local air quality. The basin is also home to diverse ecosystems, including high desert and canyon lands. The facility's operations are subject to state and federal regulations aimed at minimizing environmental impacts, including the Clean Air Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Environmental context
The San Juan Basin is a semi-arid region with sensitive ecosystems, including sagebrush steppe and pinon-juniper woodlands. Oil extraction activities can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and water resources through the use of produced water. The facility is subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act and the New Mexico Environment Department's air quality permits. Spill prevention and response plans are required to protect soil and groundwater.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located 6.2 miles south of Navajo City, in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States.
It is an oil extraction facility, involved in the production of crude petroleum and natural gas.
The San Juan Basin is a major oil and gas producing region in the United States, with significant reserves of natural gas and oil.
Oil extraction facilities in New Mexico are regulated by the U.S. EPA under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, and by the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division for drilling and production practices.
Key concerns include air emissions of methane and volatile organic compounds, water usage and disposal, and potential impacts on local ecosystems and communities.
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