SALADO DRAW 6 FED 1H Oil Extraction Facility, JAL, New Mexico

SALADO DRAW 6 FED 1H is an oil extraction facility situated in Lea County, New Mexico, approximately 18 miles southwest of JAL. 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 the upstream oil and gas sector. In the United States, oil extraction facilities like this one are subject to federal and state regulations, including the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act, as well as state-level rules from the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division. The facility's location in the Permian Basin, a major oil-producing region, places it within a well-established regulatory framework that governs drilling, production, and environmental protection. The facility contributes to the local economy and energy supply, supporting the broader oil and gas infrastructure in the region. Its operational status indicates ongoing production activities, which are typical for the area's active oil fields. The environmental context includes considerations for water use, air emissions, and land disturbance, managed through permits and best practices.

The facility is located in the Permian Basin, a region with significant oil and gas activity. Environmental considerations include potential impacts on air quality from emissions, water usage for extraction processes, and land disturbance. Regulatory oversight by the New Mexico Environment Department and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ensures compliance with standards for emissions, wastewater disposal, and spill prevention.