Bloomfield Refinery - Oil Refinery in Bloomfield, New Mexico

Bloomfield Refinery is an operational oil refinery located 2 miles south of Bloomfield, New Mexico, in San Juan County. The facility processes crude oil into refined petroleum products and serves the regional energy market in the Four Corners area. The refinery operates under the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Air Act Refinery Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) standards, which regulate emissions from petroleum refining operations. As a facility in the United States, it also complies with state-level environmental regulations enforced by the New Mexico Environment Department. Bloomfield Refinery plays a role in the local economy by providing refined products and employment. Its location in the San Juan Basin, a significant oil and gas producing region, positions it within a network of energy infrastructure that supports downstream industries and transportation fuel supply.

The refinery is situated in the San Juan Basin, an arid region with sensitive air quality concerns due to topography and climate inversions. Refining operations involve complex processes such as distillation, cracking, and treating, which can generate emissions of volatile organic compounds and sulfur oxides. The facility's proximity to the San Juan River raises considerations for water use and potential spill risks, requiring adherence to Clean Water Act regulations and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans.