Overview
RED BULL 31 STATE FACILITY is an oil extraction plant located 16 miles northwest of JAL, New Mexico, United States. It operates in the Permian Basin region, a major oil-producing area.
RED BULL 31 STATE FACILITY is an oil extraction plant situated in Lea County, New Mexico, approximately 16 miles northwest of JAL. The facility is part of the United States' extensive oil infrastructure, contributing to the country's position as a leading oil producer. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both crude oil and natural gas liquids production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for water discharges. Additionally, state-level regulations from the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (NM OCD) govern drilling and production practices. The Permian Basin is known for its high productivity, with many facilities utilizing advanced extraction technologies such as hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to maximize output. As an oil extraction plant in the Permian Basin, RED BULL 31 STATE FACILITY plays a significant role in meeting domestic energy demand. The region's oil production supports local economies and contributes to the national energy supply chain. Environmental considerations include managing produced water, minimizing methane emissions, and preventing spills, which are typical challenges for oil extraction operations in arid environments like southeastern New Mexico.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the arid Permian Basin region of southeastern New Mexico, an area characterized by low rainfall and sensitive desert ecosystems. Oil extraction activities here pose risks of groundwater contamination from produced water and potential spills that could affect soil and wildlife. The region's oil infrastructure is subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act, as well as state-level oversight from the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division to mitigate environmental impacts.
Frequently asked questions
RED BULL 31 STATE FACILITY is located approximately 16 miles northwest of JAL, in Lea County, New Mexico, United States.
RED BULL 31 STATE FACILITY is an oil extraction plant that produces crude oil and natural gas liquids, operating in the Permian Basin.
RED BULL 31 STATE FACILITY is currently operational.
Oil extraction in New Mexico is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, and by the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (NM OCD) for drilling and production practices.
Common environmental concerns include groundwater contamination from produced water, methane emissions, and potential spills affecting desert ecosystems. Regulations aim to minimize these impacts through permits and monitoring.
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