ROO 22-5 Satellite Tank Battery - Oil Extraction Facility in Loco Hills, New Mexico

ROO 22-5 Satellite Tank Battery is an oil extraction facility located 10.6 miles west of Loco Hills, in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States. The facility is situated in the Permian Basin, one of the most prolific oil-producing regions in the country. As a satellite tank battery, it serves as a collection point for crude oil from nearby wells before transport to processing facilities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New Mexico Environment Department. Oil extraction operations in this region are subject to EPA's Clean Air Act regulations, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for crude oil and natural gas production. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) classify it as crude petroleum extraction and natural gas extraction, respectively. This satellite tank battery plays a key role in the local oil infrastructure by gathering production from multiple wells. The Permian Basin's extensive pipeline network and storage capacity support efficient transport to refineries. The facility's location in a semi-arid region with low population density reduces some environmental risks, but operations still require careful management of emissions and spill prevention.

The facility is located in the Permian Basin, a region with semi-arid climate and sensitive groundwater resources. Oil extraction activities pose risks of soil and water contamination from spills and leaks. The area's low rainfall and high evaporation rates can concentrate pollutants. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these risks through spill prevention plans and air quality controls.