Overview
XTO - Poker Lake Unit 11 Big Sinks is an oil extraction facility located near Malaga, New Mexico, USA. It operates in the Permian Basin, one of the most productive oil regions in the United States.
XTO - Poker Lake Unit 11 Big Sinks is an operational oil extraction facility situated approximately 13 miles northeast of Malaga, in Eddy County, New Mexico. The facility is part of the broader Permian Basin, a prolific oil-producing region that spans West Texas and southeastern New Mexico. As an oil extraction site, it contributes to the United States' domestic crude oil supply, supporting energy infrastructure and local economies. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division. Oil extraction activities in this region are subject to federal and state regulations, including the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act, which govern emissions, wastewater management, and spill prevention. The Permian Basin is known for its extensive use of hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling technologies, which have significantly increased production capacity in recent years. The environmental context of the Permian Basin includes semi-arid landscapes, with concerns related to water usage, groundwater protection, and air quality from volatile organic compounds. The facility's location in Eddy County places it within an area of active oil and gas development, where operators must comply with stringent well construction and operational standards to minimize environmental impacts. The facility's role in the regional energy grid is part of a larger network that supplies crude oil to refineries and downstream markets.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Permian Basin, a semi-arid region with sensitive ecosystems. Oil extraction here involves potential risks such as groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from volatile organic compounds, and land disturbance. Regulatory frameworks like the EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, along with state-level rules, aim to mitigate these impacts through permits and monitoring requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 13 miles northeast of Malaga, in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil from the Permian Basin, one of the most productive oil regions in the United States.
The facility is currently operational, contributing to ongoing oil production in the area.
Oil extraction facilities in New Mexico must comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state regulations from the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division, covering emissions, water management, and well integrity.
Key concerns include groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions of volatile organic compounds, and land disturbance. Operators are required to implement spill prevention and monitoring programs to mitigate these risks.
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