SW ROYALTIES - LANGLEY GREER NO4 Oil Extraction Facility, Eunice, New Mexico

SW ROYALTIES - LANGLEY GREER NO4 is an oil extraction facility situated 7.9 miles southwest of Eunice, New Mexico, in Lea County. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the larger Permian Basin, one of the most prolific oil-producing areas in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level New Mexico Oil Conservation Division. Oil extraction in this region typically involves drilling and well operations, with associated infrastructure for gathering and initial processing. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as oil and gas extraction support activities. The facility's location in Lea County places it within a significant oil-producing area, contributing to local employment and energy supply. The operational status ensures ongoing extraction activities, which are subject to environmental regulations including air quality permits and spill prevention measures under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.

The facility is located in the arid Permian Basin region, where water scarcity and groundwater protection are key environmental concerns. Oil extraction operations must manage produced water and prevent contamination of freshwater aquifers. The area's semi-arid climate and sensitive ecosystems require careful adherence to spill prevention and waste management practices under EPA regulations.