Overview
SALADO DRAW 19 CTB AND CS is an operational oil extraction facility located 25.3 miles southwest of JAL, New Mexico, United States. It operates within the Permian Basin, one of the most productive oil regions in the country.
SALADO DRAW 19 CTB AND CS is an oil extraction facility situated in Lea County, New Mexico, approximately 25.3 miles southwest of JAL. The facility is part of the broader Permian Basin, a prolific oil-producing region that spans western Texas and southeastern New Mexico. As an operational site, it contributes to the United States' domestic oil supply, which is supported by extensive infrastructure and regulatory oversight. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), which govern emissions and waste management from oil extraction activities. Additionally, state-level regulations from the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (OCD) oversee drilling and production practices. The Permian Basin is known for its high-density oil fields, with many facilities utilizing advanced extraction technologies such as hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to maximize output. Environmental considerations for oil extraction in this region include water usage, brine disposal, and potential impacts on local air quality. The facility's location in a semi-arid area with sparse population reduces some community exposure risks, but groundwater protection and methane emission controls remain key operational priorities. The site's role in the regional energy supply chain underscores its importance to both local and national energy markets.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Permian Basin, a region with significant oil extraction activity that poses risks of groundwater contamination from brine and chemical spills. Air emissions from drilling and production, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane, are regulated under EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for the oil and gas sector. The semi-arid climate and low population density reduce some environmental sensitivities, but water scarcity and proper waste disposal remain critical concerns.
Frequently asked questions
SALADO DRAW 19 CTB AND CS is located approximately 25.3 miles southwest of JAL, in Lea County, New Mexico, United States.
It is an oil extraction facility, part of the oil and gas production infrastructure in the Permian Basin.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in New Mexico are regulated by the EPA under the Clean Air Act and RCRA, and by the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division for drilling and production practices.
Key environmental concerns include groundwater contamination from brine and chemicals, air emissions of VOCs and methane, water usage, and proper disposal of drilling waste.
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