ONYX 29 NO 3H Oil Extraction Facility, Carlsbad, New Mexico

ONYX 29 NO 3H is an oil extraction facility located approximately 17 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico, in Eddy County. The facility operates within the Permian Basin, one of the most prolific oil-producing regions in the United States. As an operational oil extraction site, it plays a role in the country's domestic energy supply. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. 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 hydrocarbons from the Bone Spring and Wolfcamp formations. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction operations. The Permian Basin's oil extraction activities have significant economic importance for New Mexico, contributing to state revenues and employment. However, the region also faces environmental considerations related to water usage, produced water management, and air emissions from flaring and equipment. ONYX 29 NO 3H, like other facilities in the area, operates within a complex regulatory environment aimed at balancing production with environmental protection.

The facility is located in the arid Permian Basin region, where water scarcity is a key environmental concern. Oil extraction operations require significant water for hydraulic fracturing, and produced water management is critical. Air quality impacts from volatile organic compounds and methane emissions are also regulated under EPA's New Source Performance Standards and state rules. The region's sensitive desert ecosystems and groundwater resources necessitate careful operational practices.