Marathon - Rick Deckard State 25-28-4 CTB Oil Extraction Facility, Malaga, New Mexico

Marathon - Rick Deckard State 25-28-4 CTB is an oil extraction facility located 4.4 miles southwest of Malaga, Eddy County, New Mexico. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating a focus on upstream hydrocarbon production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division. Typical oil extraction operations in this region involve drilling and well completion, with associated infrastructure for separation, storage, and transport of crude oil and natural gas. The Permian Basin, where this facility is situated, is one of the most prolific oil-producing regions in the United States, characterized by extensive horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing. The facility contributes to the regional oil supply chain, supporting downstream refining and petrochemical industries. Its location in Eddy County places it within an area of significant oil and gas activity, with implications for local water resources, air quality, and land use. The facility's operational status underscores its role in maintaining production levels in the Permian Basin.

The facility is located in the Permian Basin, a region with high oil and gas activity. Oil extraction operations can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and water resources through potential groundwater contamination from hydraulic fracturing and produced water disposal. The arid climate and sensitive ecosystems of southeastern New Mexico require careful management of water use and waste disposal to minimize environmental footprint.