Overview
SPUR - Polaris B Federal No5 Battery is an operational oil extraction facility located near Loco Hills, New Mexico. It operates under US regulations including EPA CAA and BSEE offshore standards.
SPUR - Polaris B Federal No5 Battery is an oil extraction facility located 1.2 miles north of Loco Hills, in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream hydrocarbon production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, including the EPA Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards and Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) offshore regulations, though its inland location in the Permian Basin subjects it primarily to state and federal onshore oil and gas rules. Typical extraction operations in this region involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. Located in the Permian Basin, one of the most prolific oil-producing regions in the world, this facility contributes to the broader energy infrastructure of the United States. The surrounding area is characterized by semi-arid climate and sparse population, with oil extraction being a dominant economic activity. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection and air emissions management, governed by New Mexico state regulations and EPA oversight.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Permian Basin, a region with high oil extraction activity. Environmental concerns include potential groundwater contamination from hydraulic fracturing and produced water disposal, as well as air emissions from flaring and equipment. Regulatory oversight by the New Mexico Environment Department and EPA addresses these risks through permitting and monitoring requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located 1.2 miles north of Loco Hills, in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is currently operational, as indicated by its status in the UtilityRadar database.
The facility operates under US federal and state regulations, including EPA Clean Air Act standards and New Mexico state oil and gas rules.
Oil extraction in the Permian Basin involves risks such as groundwater contamination and air emissions, managed through regulatory permits and monitoring by state and federal agencies.
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