Rio Valley Biofuels Facility, LLC - Refinery in Anthony, New Mexico

Rio Valley Biofuels Facility, LLC is a refinery located at 1940 Anthony Dr., Anthony, New Mexico, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 324110, which covers petroleum refineries. Its location in the southwestern United States places it within a region with significant oil and gas infrastructure. As a refinery, the facility is subject to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards, which regulate emissions of hazardous air pollutants. The facility also operates under the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules to mitigate oil spill risks. Typical refining processes include distillation, cracking, and reforming to produce fuels and other petroleum products. The facility's operations contribute to the regional supply of refined petroleum products. Its proximity to transportation networks supports distribution to downstream markets. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality and water resources, managed through regulatory compliance and industry best practices.

The refinery is situated in a semi-arid region of New Mexico, where water resources are limited and air quality can be affected by industrial emissions. The facility's operations involve handling large volumes of crude oil and refined products, posing spill risks to soil and groundwater. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and New Mexico Environment Agency ensures adherence to environmental standards, including air emission controls and spill prevention measures.