OXY USA WTP LP - IJAM STATE NO1 Oil Extraction Facility, Artesia, New Mexico

OXY USA WTP LP - IJAM STATE NO1 is an oil extraction facility situated in Eddy County, New Mexico, approximately 7.05 miles east of Artesia. 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 the upstream oil and gas sector. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (NMOCD). Typical oil extraction operations in this region involve drilling and production techniques such as hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, given the Permian Basin geology. The facility likely handles produced water and hydrocarbon separation as part of its operations. As part of the Permian Basin, one of the most prolific oil-producing regions in the United States, this facility contributes to the local and national energy supply. Its location in Eddy County places it within a dense network of oil and gas infrastructure, with associated environmental considerations such as water usage, brine disposal, and air emissions from flaring or venting.

The facility is located in the Permian Basin, a semi-arid region with limited surface water resources. Oil extraction activities can impact local groundwater through potential spills or improper disposal of produced water. Air emissions from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane are typical concerns, regulated under EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and state air quality rules. The area also faces challenges related to induced seismicity from wastewater injection wells.