SPUR - CRYPT STATE NO1H BATTERY Oil Extraction Facility, Artesia, New Mexico

SPUR - CRYPT STATE NO1H BATTERY is an oil extraction facility located approximately 12 miles south of Artesia, in Eddy County, New Mexico. The facility is situated within the Permian Basin, a major oil-producing region that accounts for a significant portion of U.S. crude oil output. As an operational oil extraction battery, it serves as a central point for gathering and processing crude oil from multiple wells. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including the EPA's Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards for air emissions and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) guidelines for offshore operations, though this facility is onshore. New Mexico's Oil Conservation Division (OCD) oversees state-level permitting and environmental compliance. The Permian Basin's oil extraction infrastructure typically includes wellheads, separators, storage tanks, and pipelines for transporting crude to refineries. The environmental context of the Permian Basin includes arid landscapes, limited water resources, and potential impacts on air quality from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane emissions. The facility's proximity to Artesia and the surrounding agricultural areas necessitates careful management of emissions and spill prevention. As part of the broader U.S. oil infrastructure, this facility contributes to domestic energy supply while operating under a comprehensive regulatory framework aimed at minimizing environmental risks.

Located in the arid Permian Basin, the facility operates in a region with limited water resources and sensitive ecosystems. Oil extraction activities can impact air quality through VOC and methane emissions, and groundwater through potential spills. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and New Mexico OCD addresses these risks through emission controls and spill prevention plans.