West Bravo Dome CO2 Compression Station, Mosquero, New Mexico - Oil Extraction Facility

West Bravo Dome CO2 Compression Station is an oil extraction facility located at 244 Bueyeros Highway in Mosquero, Harding County, New Mexico, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional oil and gas infrastructure, specifically in carbon dioxide (CO2) compression for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) operations. The facility operates under the NAICS code 211120, which covers oil and gas extraction. In the United States, such facilities are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Refinery MACT standards, as well as state-level regulations from the New Mexico Environment Department. CO2 compression stations are integral to EOR, a technique that injects CO2 into oil reservoirs to increase production. West Bravo Dome CO2 Compression Station is part of the Bravo Dome CO2 field, one of the largest natural CO2 sources in the world. The facility's operations support the broader oil extraction industry in the Permian Basin, contributing to domestic energy production. Its location in a rural area of New Mexico minimizes direct urban exposure, but the facility must manage risks associated with CO2 handling and potential leaks.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of northeastern New Mexico, characterized by grasslands and low population density. CO2 compression stations pose risks of CO2 release, which can be asphyxiating in high concentrations. The facility's operations are subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act, including greenhouse gas reporting requirements. Spills or leaks could impact local soil and groundwater, though the remote location reduces immediate human exposure.