STATE R NO3 COMPRESSOR STATION - Oil Extraction Facility in Lea, New Mexico

STATE R NO3 COMPRESSOR STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Lea County, New Mexico, approximately 8.5 miles east of the town of Lea. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's oil and gas infrastructure, serving the Permian Basin, one of the most productive oil fields in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New Mexico Environment Department. Oil extraction activities are subject to Clean Air Act regulations, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for volatile organic compounds and methane emissions. The facility's NAICS code 211120 indicates it is involved in crude petroleum extraction. As part of the Permian Basin's extensive oil infrastructure, this compressor station contributes to the gathering and processing of crude oil and natural gas. The region's oil production supports domestic energy supply and local economies, while environmental oversight focuses on minimizing emissions and managing produced water.

The facility is situated in the arid climate of southeastern New Mexico, where water scarcity is a key environmental concern. Oil extraction in the Permian Basin involves significant water use for hydraulic fracturing and produced water management. Air quality impacts from volatile organic compounds and methane emissions are regulated under EPA's NSPS and state rules. Spill risks associated with crude oil handling are mitigated through containment and response plans.