Kaiser-Francis Oil Company - Malaga 1 Com 1 | Oil Extraction Facility in Malaga, New Mexico

Kaiser-Francis Oil Company - Malaga 1 Com 1 is an oil extraction facility located 4.4 miles northeast of Malaga, New Mexico, in Eddy County. The facility is operational and plays a role in the oil production landscape of the Permian Basin, a major oil-producing region in the United States. 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 area typically involves drilling and well operations, with compliance to federal and state environmental standards, including the Clean Air Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act. As part of the Permian Basin, this facility contributes to the region's significant oil output, which supports domestic energy supply and local economies. The environmental context includes arid landscapes and potential impacts on groundwater and air quality, managed through regulatory oversight.

The facility is situated in the arid Permian Basin, where oil extraction activities can impact local water resources and air quality. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate risks such as groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and emissions of volatile organic compounds. The region's low precipitation and sensitive ecosystems require careful management of produced water and spill prevention.