LYNBROOK NORTH YARD Oil Extraction Facility, Cuba, New Mexico

LYNBROOK NORTH YARD is an oil extraction facility located in Cuba, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211120, which covers crude petroleum extraction. It is situated in the San Juan Basin, a major oil and gas producing region in the southwestern United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (NM OCD). Key regulations include the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions control and the Clean Water Act (CWA) for produced water management. Typical oil extraction operations in this region involve drilling, well completion, and production using conventional or unconventional methods such as hydraulic fracturing. LYNBROOK NORTH YARD contributes to the local economy and energy supply. The San Juan Basin is known for its natural gas and oil reserves, and facilities like this play a role in meeting domestic energy demand. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection, air quality management, and land use impacts associated with oil extraction activities.

The facility is located in the semi-arid high desert of northern New Mexico, an area with sensitive ecosystems and limited water resources. Oil extraction operations must manage produced water and potential spills to protect groundwater and surface water. Air emissions from drilling and production equipment are regulated under the EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for the oil and gas sector. The region also supports wildlife habitats, including species such as the lesser prairie chicken, requiring careful land management.