TODD 36 STATE 20 H Oil Extraction Facility, Loving, New Mexico

TODD 36 STATE 20 H is an oil extraction facility located in Loving, Eddy County, New Mexico, a region within the Permian Basin, one of the most productive oil and gas regions in the 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 both crude oil and natural gas liquids production. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (NM OCD). Key federal regulations include the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), which govern emissions and water discharges from oil extraction activities. State-level rules address well permitting, waste management, and spill prevention. The Permian Basin's oil extraction typically involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, with wells producing a mix of oil, gas, and produced water. As part of the Permian Basin's extensive oil infrastructure, TODD 36 STATE 20 H contributes to the region's significant crude oil output, which supports US energy supply and downstream refining. The facility's location in a semi-arid environment with limited water resources underscores the importance of water management and spill prevention practices to protect local ecosystems and groundwater.

The facility is situated in the Permian Basin, a semi-arid region with sensitive desert ecosystems and limited water resources. Oil extraction activities pose risks of groundwater contamination from produced water and chemical spills, as well as air emissions from flaring and equipment. Regulatory frameworks such as the EPA's CAA and CWA, along with New Mexico's state rules, aim to mitigate these impacts through permitting, monitoring, and best management practices.