Overview
MAD DOG 15 NO1 PRODUCTION FACILITY is an oil extraction facility located 26 miles northeast of Eunice, New Mexico, United States. It operates in the Permian Basin, one of the most productive oil regions in the country.
MAD DOG 15 NO1 PRODUCTION FACILITY is an operational oil extraction facility situated in Lea County, New Mexico, approximately 26 miles northeast of Eunice. The facility is part of the Permian Basin, a major oil-producing region that accounts for a significant portion of U.S. crude oil output. As an oil extraction site, it focuses on the upstream phase of the oil industry, involving the drilling and production of crude oil. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) for offshore operations, though this facility is onshore. State-level regulations from the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (NM OCD) also apply. Typical oil extraction in this region uses hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to access tight oil formations. Environmental considerations for this facility include potential impacts on local air quality from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane emissions, as well as water usage and disposal associated with hydraulic fracturing. The facility's location in a semi-arid region with sensitive ecosystems underscores the importance of adherence to environmental regulations to minimize ecological disruption.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Permian Basin, a semi-arid region with sensitive ecosystems including desert grasslands and playa lakes. Oil extraction activities can impact local air quality through emissions of VOCs and methane, and water resources through high-volume hydraulic fracturing and produced water management. Regulatory frameworks such as the EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas aim to reduce these impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 26 miles northeast of Eunice, in Lea County, New Mexico, United States.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil from the Permian Basin, one of the most prolific oil regions in the United States.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in New Mexico are regulated by the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (NM OCD) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.
Key concerns include air emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, water usage for hydraulic fracturing, and management of produced water to protect groundwater and surface water resources.
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