PETROLEUM REFINERY - Oil Refinery in KIRTLAND, New Mexico, United States

PETROLEUM REFINERY is an operational oil refinery located in KIRTLAND, San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. The facility processes crude oil into refined products such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, contributing to the regional fuel supply. As a refinery in the Four Corners region, it plays a role in the local energy infrastructure. The refinery operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Refinery MACT standards for air emissions and the Clean Air Act. The facility's NAICS code 324110 indicates it is a petroleum refinery, typically involving distillation, cracking, and other conversion processes. Refineries in this region often have capacities ranging from small to medium. The facility's location near the San Juan River and within the Colorado Plateau presents environmental considerations related to water use and potential spill risks. The refinery's operations are subject to state and federal regulations to manage these risks. Its role in supplying petroleum products to the surrounding area underscores its importance to local economic activity.

The refinery is situated in the arid Colorado Plateau region, where water resources are limited and sensitive. Operations involve handling large volumes of crude oil and refined products, posing spill risks to nearby waterways. The facility must comply with EPA regulations for air emissions, including volatile organic compounds and hazardous air pollutants, as well as spill prevention and control measures under the Clean Water Act.