Red Hills 2 Tank Battery - Oil Extraction Facility in Jal, New Mexico

Red Hills 2 Tank Battery is an oil extraction facility situated in Lea County, New Mexico, approximately 20.5 miles west of Jal. The facility is operational and plays a role in the broader oil production infrastructure of the Permian Basin, a major oil-producing region in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable New Mexico state regulations. Oil extraction in this region typically involves drilling and well operations, with tank batteries serving as collection points for crude oil before transport. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate involvement in crude petroleum extraction and natural gas extraction. As part of the Permian Basin, Red Hills 2 Tank Battery contributes to the region's significant oil output, which supports domestic energy supply and local economies. The facility's location in a semi-arid environment necessitates careful water management and adherence to environmental regulations to minimize impacts on local ecosystems.

The facility is located in the arid Permian Basin region of southeastern New Mexico, characterized by low rainfall and sensitive desert ecosystems. Oil extraction activities in this area require management of produced water and potential spills to protect groundwater and surface soils. The region is also home to wildlife such as pronghorn antelope and lesser prairie-chickens, making habitat conservation a consideration for operations.