OXY USA - Buffalo Bill No1 Oil Extraction Facility, Lakewood, New Mexico

OXY USA - Buffalo Bill No1 is an operational oil extraction facility situated approximately 7.98 miles southeast of Lakewood, in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States. The facility is part of the broader oil and gas extraction sector, focusing on crude petroleum and natural gas production. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating involvement in both oil and gas extraction activities. In the United States, oil extraction facilities are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act, as well as state-level agencies such as the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division. Typical extraction methods in the Permian Basin region, where this facility is located, include horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing. The facility's location in the Permian Basin, one of the most prolific oil-producing regions in the United States, underscores its significance in domestic energy production. The operational status suggests ongoing contributions to local and national oil supply. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection and air emissions management, which are subject to regulatory oversight.

The facility is situated in the Permian Basin, a region known for extensive oil and gas extraction activities. Environmental concerns include potential groundwater contamination from hydraulic fracturing and produced water disposal, as well as air emissions from flaring and equipment. Regulatory frameworks such as the EPA's New Source Performance Standards and the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department oversee these impacts.