Farmington Refinery - Oil Refinery in Farmington, New Mexico, USA

Farmington Refinery is an operational oil refinery situated approximately 8 miles east of Farmington, New Mexico, in San Juan County. The facility is part of the United States' extensive refining infrastructure, serving the Four Corners region with petroleum products. The refinery operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards for emissions control, and state-level regulations from the New Mexico Environment Department. Typical refineries in this region range from small to medium scale, often focusing on local crude processing. Environmental considerations for this facility include potential air emissions from refining processes and water usage. The refinery's location in the arid Southwest may influence water management practices. Its role in supplying fuels to the surrounding area underscores its significance in the regional energy infrastructure.

The refinery's location in the San Juan Basin, a major oil and gas producing region, presents environmental considerations related to air quality and water resources. Refining operations can emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and sulfur oxides, regulated under EPA's CAA Refinery MACT. Water usage in the arid climate may impact local aquifers, and spill risks are managed through Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans.