Overview
Western Refining Gallup Refinery is an operational oil refinery located 17 miles east of Gallup, New Mexico, United States. It processes crude oil into petroleum products under EPA CAA Refinery MACT regulations.
Western Refining Gallup Refinery is an operational oil refinery situated 17 miles east of Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico, United States. The facility operates within the petroleum refining sector, processing crude oil into various petroleum products. As a refinery in the United States, it is subject to federal environmental regulations including the EPA Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards and state-level oversight. The refinery's technical specifications include a NAICS code of 324110, indicating petroleum refining. Refineries in this region typically range from small to medium scale. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, which mandates emission controls and safety protocols for refining operations. This refinery plays a role in supplying petroleum products to the regional market in the southwestern United States. Its location in New Mexico places it within a network of energy infrastructure serving both local and broader demand. The facility's operational status contributes to the stability of fuel supply in the area.
Environmental context
The refinery is located in a semi-arid region of New Mexico, where water resources are limited and air quality management is important. As a refinery, potential environmental impacts include air emissions from processing units and the risk of spills during crude oil handling. The facility operates under EPA regulations that require controls on volatile organic compounds and hazardous air pollutants. Its inland location reduces coastal spill risks, but groundwater protection remains a concern in the arid environment.
Frequently asked questions
Western Refining Gallup Refinery is located 17 miles east of Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico, United States.
It is an operational oil refinery that processes crude oil into petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, and other fuels.
Specific capacity data is not publicly available, but refineries in this region typically have capacities ranging from 20,000 to 100,000 barrels per day.
The refinery operates under the US EPA Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards, which regulate air emissions of hazardous air pollutants, as well as state environmental regulations in New Mexico.
The Nelson complexity index for this specific refinery is not publicly reported. However, smaller refineries like this typically have lower complexity indices compared to large integrated refineries.
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