Overview
OXY USA INC - FEDERAL NO1 TANK BATTERY is an oil extraction facility located near Loving, New Mexico, USA. It operates in the Permian Basin, one of the most productive oil regions in the United States.
OXY USA INC - FEDERAL NO1 TANK BATTERY is an oil extraction facility situated approximately 22.8 miles northeast of Loving, Eddy County, New Mexico. The facility is part of the Permian Basin, a major oil-producing region that spans western Texas and southeastern New Mexico. As a tank battery, it serves as a collection point for crude oil from nearby wells, where it is stored and prepared for transport via pipeline or truck. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New Mexico Environment Department. Oil extraction activities are subject to the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state-specific regulations for oil and gas operations. The Permian Basin is known for its extensive oil infrastructure, including thousands of wells, tank batteries, and pipelines. Typical tank batteries in this region have capacities ranging from a few hundred to several thousand barrels per day. The environmental significance of this facility lies in its role within the broader oil extraction network. Tank batteries can be sources of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions and potential spills. Operators are required to implement leak detection and repair programs, vapor recovery units, and spill prevention measures. The facility's location in a semi-arid region with sensitive ecosystems, such as the Chihuahuan Desert, underscores the importance of adherence to environmental regulations.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Permian Basin, a region characterized by semi-arid climate and sensitive desert ecosystems. Oil extraction activities can impact air quality through emissions of VOCs and methane, and pose spill risks to soil and groundwater. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies mandates emission controls, spill prevention, and remediation plans to mitigate these risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 22.8 miles northeast of Loving, in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA.
It is an oil extraction facility that collects, stores, and prepares crude oil from nearby wells for transport via pipeline or truck.
Tank batteries in the Permian Basin typically have capacities ranging from a few hundred to several thousand barrels per day, depending on the number of wells served.
Facilities must comply with the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and New Mexico's oil and gas rules, including emission controls, spill prevention, and groundwater monitoring.
Tank batteries serve as central collection points where crude oil from multiple wells is stored, measured, and prepared for transport, playing a key role in the oil supply chain.
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