Overview
XTO Energy PLU CVX JV BS 018H is an oil extraction well pad located near Loving, New Mexico, USA. It operates in the Permian Basin, one of the most productive oil regions globally.
XTO Energy PLU CVX JV BS 018H is an oil extraction facility situated in Eddy County, New Mexico, near the town of Loving. The facility is part of the Permian Basin, a prolific oil-producing region that spans western Texas and southeastern New Mexico. As an operational well pad, it contributes to the United States' position as a leading global oil producer. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Refinery MACT standards, as well as state-level regulations from the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division. The Permian Basin is known for its extensive horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing operations, which have driven significant increases in domestic oil production over the past decade. The environmental context of the facility includes its location in a semi-arid region with sensitive groundwater resources. Oil extraction activities in the Permian Basin have raised concerns about water usage, induced seismicity, and methane emissions. The facility's proximity to the Pecos River and the Carlsbad Caverns area underscores the importance of spill prevention and air quality management.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Permian Basin, a region characterized by semi-arid climate and sensitive groundwater aquifers. Oil extraction here involves hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, which pose risks of groundwater contamination and induced seismicity. The area's ecological significance includes habitats for species like the lesser prairie-chicken, requiring careful management of emissions and spills.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Loving, Eddy County, New Mexico, USA, within the Permian Basin.
It is an oil extraction well pad that produces crude oil from the Permian Basin.
Oil extraction in New Mexico is regulated by the EPA under the Clean Air Act and the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division, which oversees drilling, production, and environmental compliance.
Key risks include groundwater contamination from hydraulic fracturing, methane emissions, induced seismicity, and habitat disruption for sensitive species.
The Permian Basin is one of the largest and most productive oil fields in the world, with extensive horizontal drilling and high output, but also faces significant environmental and regulatory scrutiny.
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