Overview
SPUR - Electra Federal No5 Battery is an oil extraction facility located near Loco Hills, New Mexico, United States. It operates in the Permian Basin region, a major oil-producing area.
SPUR - Electra Federal No5 Battery is an oil extraction facility located 1.5 miles northeast of Loco Hills, New Mexico, in Eddy County. The facility operates within the Permian Basin, one of the most prolific oil-producing regions in the United States. As an oil extraction battery, it serves as a central point for gathering and processing crude oil from multiple wells before transport. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division. Oil extraction operations in this region are subject to federal and state regulations governing air emissions, water management, and well integrity. The Permian Basin is known for its extensive horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing activities, which have significantly increased production in recent years. The facility's location in a semi-arid environment with sparse population reduces some community exposure risks, but the proximity to sensitive ecosystems like the Pecos River watershed requires careful management of produced water and potential spills. The battery plays a role in the regional oil supply chain, contributing to the United States' energy production.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Chihuahuan Desert ecoregion, characterized by arid conditions and fragile soils. Oil extraction activities in this area can impact local groundwater resources and air quality due to volatile organic compound emissions. The region's low rainfall and high evaporation rates concentrate pollutants, making spill prevention and produced water management critical. Nearby sensitive habitats include the Pecos River corridor, which supports migratory birds and endemic species.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located 1.5 miles northeast of Loco Hills, in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States.
It is an oil extraction battery that gathers and processes crude oil from multiple wells in the Permian Basin before transport.
The facility is currently operational.
They are regulated by the U.S. EPA under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, and by the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division for well operations and waste management.
Key concerns include groundwater contamination from produced water, air emissions of volatile organic compounds, and land disturbance in sensitive desert ecosystems.
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