Overview
PLU ROSS RANCH 19 CPF is an oil extraction facility located near Malaga, New Mexico, in the Permian Basin. It operates in one of the most prolific oil-producing regions in the United States.
PLU ROSS RANCH 19 CPF is an oil extraction facility situated approximately 12.3 miles southeast of Malaga, New Mexico, within Eddy County. The plant is part of the Permian Basin, a major oil-producing region that accounts for a significant portion of U.S. crude oil output. As a central processing facility (CPF), it handles the separation and treatment of crude oil, natural gas, and water produced from nearby wells. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and New Mexico's oil and gas rules. Typical CPFs in this region employ equipment such as separators, tanks, and flares to process hydrocarbons. The Permian Basin's geology and infrastructure support large-scale extraction, with many facilities having capacities in the tens of thousands of barrels per day. The PLU ROSS RANCH 19 CPF contributes to the local economy and energy supply, processing crude oil that feeds into regional pipelines and refineries. Its location in a semi-arid environment requires careful water management and adherence to spill prevention measures to protect groundwater and soil.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Chihuahuan Desert, a semi-arid region with sensitive ecosystems. Oil extraction activities pose risks of soil and groundwater contamination from spills or leaks of produced water and hydrocarbons. The area's low rainfall and high evaporation rates can concentrate pollutants. Regulatory oversight from the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division and EPA ensures compliance with spill prevention and air quality standards.
Frequently asked questions
PLU ROSS RANCH 19 CPF is located approximately 12.3 miles southeast of Malaga, New Mexico, in Eddy County, within the Permian Basin.
It is a central processing facility (CPF) that separates and treats crude oil, natural gas, and water produced from oil extraction wells in the area.
Specific capacity data is not publicly available, but typical CPFs in the Permian Basin process tens of thousands of barrels of oil per day.
Facilities must comply with the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and New Mexico Oil and Gas Act, enforced by the EPA and the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division.
Risks include groundwater contamination from produced water, air emissions from flaring and equipment, and soil spills. Operators must implement spill prevention and air quality controls.
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