LUSITANO 27 CTB 3 Oil Extraction Facility, Malaga, New Mexico

LUSITANO 27 CTB 3 is an oil extraction facility located in the Permian Basin near Malaga, New Mexico. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's significant crude oil production, which is a key component of U.S. energy supply. Eddy County, where the facility is situated, is a major hub for oil and gas extraction activities. The facility operates under U.S. regulatory frameworks including EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations and state-level regulations from the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division. Typical oil extraction in this area involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction operations. As part of the Permian Basin, this facility plays a role in supporting domestic energy production and local economic activity. The environmental context includes management of produced water and air emissions, with regulatory oversight aimed at minimizing impacts on the surrounding arid landscape and communities.

The facility is located in the Permian Basin, a semi-arid region with sensitive ecosystems and limited water resources. Oil extraction operations here involve significant water use for hydraulic fracturing and produced water management. Air emissions from drilling and production activities are regulated under EPA's NSPS and state air quality rules. Spill risks and groundwater protection are key environmental concerns, managed through containment systems and monitoring requirements.