Overview
SIMCOE - TANK BATTERY is an oil extraction facility located in Farmington, New Mexico, United States. It operates within the San Juan Basin, a major oil and gas producing region.
SIMCOE - TANK BATTERY is an oil extraction facility located at 1816 E Mojave in Farmington, New Mexico, within San Juan County. The facility is operational and serves as a tank battery for crude oil production in the San Juan Basin, one of the most prolific oil and gas regions 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 for oil and gas extraction. Tank batteries typically include separators, storage tanks, and associated piping for gathering and temporarily storing crude oil before transport. As part of the San Juan Basin's oil infrastructure, this facility contributes to regional energy supply and local economic activity. The basin's production supports downstream refining and petrochemical industries, while operators must comply with emissions and spill prevention standards to mitigate environmental impacts.
Environmental context
The San Juan Basin is a semi-arid region with sensitive ecosystems, including desert shrublands and riparian areas. Oil extraction facilities like SIMCOE - TANK BATTERY must manage risks of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions and potential spills that could affect soil and groundwater. Regulatory oversight under the EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas aims to reduce methane and VOC releases.
Frequently asked questions
SIMCOE - TANK BATTERY is located at 1816 E Mojave in Farmington, New Mexico, United States, within San Juan County.
SIMCOE - TANK BATTERY is an oil extraction facility that serves as a tank battery for gathering and storing crude oil produced from wells in the San Juan Basin.
SIMCOE - TANK BATTERY is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in New Mexico must comply with U.S. EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas, as well as state-level rules from the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (OCD) for well permitting and spill prevention.
A tank battery is a group of storage tanks and associated equipment used to gather, separate, and temporarily store crude oil and produced water from multiple wells before transport via truck or pipeline.
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