TAP ROCK - JACKSON UNIT 22H Oil Extraction Facility, Jal, New Mexico

TAP ROCK - JACKSON UNIT 22H is an oil extraction facility located approximately 22 miles west-northwest of Jal, in Lea County, New Mexico, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211120, which covers crude petroleum extraction. This site is part of the broader Permian Basin region, one of the most productive oil and gas basins in the United States. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable New Mexico state regulations. Oil extraction in this region typically involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. The scale of operations is consistent with mid-sized extraction sites in the Permian Basin, contributing to the region's significant crude oil output. As part of the Permian Basin's extensive oil infrastructure, this facility plays a role in meeting domestic energy demand and supporting local economic activity. The environmental context includes arid desert terrain with limited surface water, requiring careful management of water resources and produced water disposal. The facility's operations are subject to spill prevention and response regulations under the EPA's Oil Pollution Prevention regulations.

The facility is located in the arid Permian Basin region of southeastern New Mexico, characterized by desert scrubland and limited water resources. Oil extraction activities here involve significant water use for hydraulic fracturing and produced water management. The region's geology and climate pose risks of groundwater contamination from spills or improper disposal, regulated under the EPA's Underground Injection Control program. Air emissions from drilling and production equipment are subject to EPA's New Source Performance Standards for the oil and natural gas sector.