OXY USA Inc - H Buck State No2 and No3 Oil Extraction Facility, Malaga, New Mexico

OXY USA Inc - H Buck State No2 and No3 is an oil extraction facility located approximately 6 miles east of Malaga, in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the Permian Basin's oil and gas activities, one of the most productive hydrocarbon regions in the country. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division. Oil extraction in this area typically involves drilling and well operations, with production subject to federal and state environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act. The site's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. The H Buck State No2 and No3 facility contributes to the local economy and energy supply. Its location in the Permian Basin means it is part of a dense network of extraction sites that support downstream refining and petrochemical industries. Environmental considerations include water management and air emissions, which are regulated to minimize impact on the surrounding arid landscape.

The facility is situated in the arid climate of southeastern New Mexico, where water scarcity is a key environmental concern. Oil extraction operations in this region require careful management of produced water and potential groundwater impacts. Air emissions from drilling and production activities are regulated under the EPA's New Source Performance Standards. The site's proximity to the Permian Basin also raises considerations for land use and habitat fragmentation in the desert ecosystem.