North Bell Lake Pad 11 Oil Extraction Facility, Eunice, New Mexico

North Bell Lake Pad 11 is an oil extraction facility located in Lea County, New Mexico, approximately 19.7 miles west-southwest of Eunice. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the Permian Basin, one of the most productive oil fields in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division. Key regulations include the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions control and the Clean Water Act for produced water management. The facility's NAICS code 211120 indicates it is involved in crude petroleum extraction, typically using drilling and well operations. As part of the Permian Basin, North Bell Lake Pad 11 plays a role in the broader oil infrastructure network that supplies crude oil to refineries and markets. The facility's location in a semi-arid region with sparse population reduces some environmental risks, but water usage and potential spills remain concerns. The facility's operational status supports local employment and energy supply.

The facility is situated in the Permian Basin, a region with significant oil extraction activity. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection from potential spills and proper management of produced water. The semi-arid climate and low population density reduce some risks, but the cumulative impact of numerous extraction sites in the area requires careful regulatory oversight under the EPA's CAA and state-level rules.