Overview
Marathon Mammoth 1 Fed Com CTB is an oil extraction facility located near Jal, New Mexico, USA. It operates in the Permian Basin, one of the most productive oil regions in the United States.
Marathon Mammoth 1 Fed Com CTB is an oil extraction facility situated approximately 13.8 miles west of Jal, New Mexico, in Lea County. 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 operational oil extraction site, it contributes to the nation's energy supply and local economic activity. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including those from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division. Oil extraction in this region typically involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. The primary technical metric for such facilities is production capacity in barrels per day, though specific capacity data for this site is not disclosed. Environmental considerations for oil extraction in the Permian Basin include water usage, brine management, and air emissions. The facility's location in a semi-arid region with sensitive ecosystems requires adherence to best practices for minimizing environmental impact. Marathon Mammoth 1 Fed Com CTB plays a role in the broader oil infrastructure network, supporting downstream refining and distribution.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Permian Basin, a region characterized by arid climate and limited water resources. Oil extraction activities here involve significant water use for hydraulic fracturing and produced water management. Air emissions from drilling and production operations, including volatile organic compounds and methane, are regulated under EPA's New Source Performance Standards. The area's ecology, including desert habitats and wildlife, requires careful management to mitigate disturbance from infrastructure and operations.
Frequently asked questions
Marathon Mammoth 1 Fed Com CTB is located approximately 13.8 miles west of Jal, New Mexico, in Lea County, within the Permian Basin region of the United States.
It is an oil extraction facility, specifically involved in the production of crude oil from underground reservoirs.
The operator is not publicly listed, but the facility is associated with Marathon Oil Corporation based on the naming convention.
Oil extraction facilities in New Mexico must comply with EPA regulations such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state rules from the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division regarding drilling, production, and environmental protection.
Environmental impacts include water consumption for hydraulic fracturing, potential groundwater contamination, air emissions from equipment and flaring, and land disturbance. Operators are required to implement mitigation measures and obtain permits to minimize these effects.
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