RAYBAW - GREAT BEAR PARK 24 NO1 Oil Extraction Facility, Maljamar, New Mexico

RAYBAW - GREAT BEAR PARK 24 NO1 is an oil extraction facility situated in Lea County, New Mexico, approximately 10 miles southeast of Maljamar. The facility is operational and contributes to the United States' domestic oil production, operating within the prolific Permian Basin, one of the most significant oil-producing regions in the country. The facility falls under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations). As an oil extraction site, it employs standard drilling and production techniques typical of onshore operations in the region. Regulatory oversight includes compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level regulations from the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division. The facility's location in the Permian Basin places it within a dense network of oil infrastructure, contributing to the local economy and energy supply. Its operational status indicates ongoing extraction activities, which are subject to environmental monitoring and safety protocols to minimize impacts on the surrounding arid landscape and groundwater resources.

The facility is situated in the arid Permian Basin region of southeastern New Mexico, characterized by low precipitation and sensitive desert ecosystems. Oil extraction activities in this area pose risks of soil and groundwater contamination from spills or leaks, as well as air emissions from drilling and production operations. The region's water scarcity heightens the importance of proper wastewater management and adherence to EPA regulations under the Clean Water Act.