Overview
OXY USA - LOST TANK 35 STATE NO4 is an oil extraction facility located near Loving, New Mexico, USA. It operates under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120, indicating crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.
OXY USA - LOST TANK 35 STATE NO4 is an oil extraction facility situated approximately 22 miles northeast of Loving, in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States. 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 the upstream oil and gas sector. 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 (NM OCD) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. Typical extraction methods in this region involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, with associated infrastructure for oil and gas separation and storage. As part of the Permian Basin's extensive oil extraction network, this facility contributes to the region's significant crude oil output. The environmental context includes arid landscapes, water management challenges, and potential impacts on local air quality and groundwater. The facility's operations are subject to state and federal regulations aimed at minimizing environmental footprint.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the arid Permian Basin region of southeastern New Mexico, characterized by low precipitation and sensitive desert ecosystems. Oil extraction activities here involve water-intensive hydraulic fracturing and produced water management, posing risks to groundwater resources. Air emissions from drilling and production operations, including volatile organic compounds and methane, are regulated under the EPA's New Source Performance Standards and state air quality rules. Spill prevention and response measures are critical due to the potential for soil and water contamination in this ecologically fragile area.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 22 miles northeast of Loving, in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States.
It is an oil extraction facility involved in the production of crude petroleum and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The operator is OXY USA, a subsidiary of Occidental Petroleum, a major oil and gas company with operations in the Permian Basin.
Facilities must comply with New Mexico Oil Conservation Division rules, EPA Clean Air Act standards (including NSPS for oil and gas), and Clean Water Act requirements for produced water management.
Key concerns include water usage for hydraulic fracturing, potential groundwater contamination, air emissions of methane and VOCs, and land disturbance. Regulations aim to mitigate these through permits and monitoring.
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