Hilcorp - Walker Koch 2, 2C and 4 Twinned Location | Oil Extraction Facility in Aztec, New Mexico

Hilcorp - Walker Koch 2, 2C and 4 Twinned Location is an operational oil extraction facility located 9.2 miles northeast of Aztec, San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. The facility is part of the broader oil and gas extraction sector, focusing on crude petroleum and natural gas extraction (NAICS 211111, 211120). The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), as well as state-level regulations from the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division. Typical oil extraction operations in this region involve drilling, well completion, and production, with associated infrastructure such as storage tanks and separators. The San Juan Basin, where this facility is located, is a significant oil and gas producing region in the southwestern United States. The facility contributes to local energy supply and economic activity, while operating within a regulatory environment designed to manage environmental impacts such as air emissions, water usage, and waste disposal.

The facility is situated in the San Juan Basin, an arid region with sensitive ecosystems including desert shrublands and riparian areas. Oil extraction activities can impact local air quality through volatile organic compound emissions and contribute to water resource demands. The facility is subject to EPA regulations addressing air emissions, spill prevention, and produced water management.