HP GAS PAD Oil Extraction Facility, Jal, New Mexico

HP GAS PAD is an oil extraction facility situated in Lea County, New Mexico, approximately 5.3 miles southwest of Jal. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211120, which covers crude petroleum extraction. As part of the Permian Basin, one of the most productive oil regions in the United States, this facility contributes to the country's domestic oil supply. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division. Key regulations include the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), which govern emissions and water management. Typical oil extraction operations in this region involve drilling, well completion, and production, with associated infrastructure such as separators, tanks, and pipelines. The environmental context of the Permian Basin includes arid landscapes and sensitive groundwater resources. HP GAS PAD's operations are subject to state and federal requirements for spill prevention, air quality control, and waste management. The facility's location in a sparsely populated area reduces direct community exposure, but regional cumulative impacts from oil extraction are a consideration for regulators.

Located in the arid Permian Basin, HP GAS PAD operates in a region with limited surface water and sensitive groundwater aquifers. Oil extraction activities pose risks of soil and water contamination from spills or leaks. The facility must comply with EPA regulations under the Clean Water Act for stormwater management and spill prevention. Air emissions from equipment and flaring are regulated under the Clean Air Act, with New Mexico implementing additional methane reduction rules.