OXY - COUGAR FEDERAL NO1 Oil Extraction Facility, Loco Hills, New Mexico

OXY - COUGAR FEDERAL NO1 is an oil extraction facility situated approximately 8.51 miles south-southwest of Loco Hills, in Eddy County, New Mexico. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), reflecting its role in upstream hydrocarbon production. The facility operates within the Permian Basin, one of the most prolific oil-producing regions in the United States. Regulatory oversight is provided by the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, with applicable federal regulations including the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. Typical extraction methods in this area involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. As part of the Permian Basin's extensive infrastructure, this facility contributes to regional crude oil supply chains. The surrounding Eddy County area is characterized by arid rangeland and significant oil and gas activity, with associated environmental considerations such as water usage and air emissions management.

The facility is located in the arid Permian Basin, where oil extraction operations can impact local water resources through high water usage for hydraulic fracturing and produced water management. Air emissions from drilling and production activities, including volatile organic compounds and methane, are regulated under the Clean Air Act. Spill risks associated with crude oil and produced water are managed through state and federal spill prevention programs.