WPX - Santa Fe CTB Oil Extraction Facility, Loving, New Mexico

WPX - Santa Fe CTB is an oil extraction facility situated in Eddy County, New Mexico, approximately 5 miles northeast of Loving. The facility is part of the Permian Basin, one of the most prolific oil-producing regions in the United States. As an operational oil extraction site, it contributes to the country's domestic crude oil supply. The facility operates under the NAICS code 211120, which covers oil and gas extraction activities. In the United States, oil extraction is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act, as well as state-level agencies like the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division. The Permian Basin is known for its extensive horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing operations, which have significantly boosted production in recent years. The environmental context of the Permian Basin includes challenges such as water usage, methane emissions, and land disturbance. WPX - Santa Fe CTB, like other facilities in the region, must comply with regulations aimed at minimizing these impacts. The facility's location in a semi-arid area also highlights the importance of water management in oil extraction operations.

The facility is located in the Permian Basin, a region with high oil extraction activity that poses risks of groundwater contamination and air emissions. The semi-arid climate of New Mexico makes water conservation critical. Regulatory frameworks such as the EPA's CAA and state-level rules govern emissions and waste management to mitigate environmental impacts.