RAYBAW - SERENE SISTERS 25 FED NO 1H AND 2H Oil Extraction Facility, Loco Hills, New Mexico

RAYBAW - SERENE SISTERS 25 FED NO 1H AND 2H is an oil extraction facility situated in Eddy County, New Mexico, approximately 12 miles southeast of Loco Hills. 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 upstream hydrocarbon production. The facility operates within the Permian Basin, one of the most prolific oil-producing regions in the United States. Extraction activities in this area typically involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. Regulatory oversight is provided by the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (NM OCD) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act and Safe Drinking Water Act. As part of the Permian Basin's extensive infrastructure, this facility contributes to regional oil supply and local economic activity. The surrounding area is characterized by arid rangeland and limited surface water, making water management a key environmental consideration for oil extraction operations in the region.

The facility is located in the arid Permian Basin, where water scarcity and groundwater protection are critical environmental concerns. Oil extraction activities involve hydraulic fracturing, which requires significant water use and generates produced water that must be managed to prevent contamination of freshwater aquifers. Air emissions from drilling and production equipment, including volatile organic compounds and methane, are regulated under EPA's New Source Performance Standards. The region's sensitive desert ecosystems and wildlife habitats require careful operational practices to minimize disturbance.