PERIDOT 13-1H Oil Extraction Facility, Loco Hills, New Mexico

PERIDOT 13-1H is an oil extraction facility situated in the Permian Basin, one of the most prolific oil-producing regions in the United States. Located 10.5 miles southwest of Loco Hills in Eddy County, New Mexico, the facility is part of a dense network of wells that extract crude oil from subsurface formations. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which enforce standards for drilling, production, and waste management. The facility's technical specifications are not publicly detailed, but typical oil extraction operations in this area involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access oil from the Bone Spring and Wolfcamp formations. These methods require significant water and chemical inputs, and produced water management is a key operational aspect. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate it is involved in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as support activities for oil and gas operations. As part of the Permian Basin's extensive infrastructure, PERIDOT 13-1H contributes to the United States' energy supply and local economic activity. The region's oil extraction has environmental implications, including groundwater protection, air emissions from flaring and equipment, and land use changes. Regulatory frameworks such as the EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, along with state-specific rules, govern these impacts to mitigate risks to surrounding communities and ecosystems.

The facility is located in the arid Permian Basin, where water scarcity and groundwater protection are critical environmental concerns. Oil extraction operations can impact local water resources through high water usage for hydraulic fracturing and potential contamination from produced water. Air emissions from drilling, flaring, and equipment contribute to regional ozone and particulate matter levels. The area's sensitive desert ecosystems and wildlife habitats require careful management of surface disturbances and spill prevention.