OXY USA INC - BELL LAKE UNIT NO27 FEDERAL WELL: Oil Extraction Facility in JAL, New Mexico

OXY USA INC - BELL LAKE UNIT NO27 FEDERAL WELL is an oil extraction facility situated in Lea County, New Mexico, approximately 20 miles northwest of JAL. The facility is operational and falls 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 regulatory framework of the United States, including the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations, as well as state-level regulations from the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (OCD). Typical extraction methods in the Permian Basin, where this facility is located, involve hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to access tight oil and gas formations. As part of the broader Permian Basin, one of the most prolific oil-producing regions in the world, this facility contributes to the United States' energy supply. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane emissions, as well as water usage and disposal considerations associated with hydraulic fracturing.

The facility is located in the Permian Basin, a region with significant oil and gas activity. Local environmental concerns include air emissions from drilling and production operations, such as methane and VOCs, which are regulated under EPA's NSPS and state air quality rules. Water management, including the use of freshwater for hydraulic fracturing and disposal of produced water, is a key environmental consideration in this arid region.