Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas Onshore LLC Well No Gas Pipeline, Carlsbad, New Mexico

Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas Onshore LLC Well No is a gas pipeline facility located approximately 20 miles west of Carlsbad, New Mexico, in Eddy County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 486210, which covers pipeline transportation of natural gas. It is situated in the Permian Basin, one of the most active oil and gas producing regions in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. Typical gas pipelines in this region are part of extensive gathering and transmission networks that connect wellheads to processing plants and downstream markets. As part of the Permian Basin infrastructure, this facility plays a role in transporting natural gas from production sites to end users. The region's pipeline network is critical for energy supply, but also requires robust safety and environmental management due to the proximity of sensitive ecosystems and communities. The facility's location in a semi-arid area with sparse population reduces some risk factors, though pipeline age and maintenance practices remain important considerations.

The facility is located in the Chihuahuan Desert ecoregion, characterized by arid conditions and sensitive habitats. Proximity to the Pecos River and Carlsbad Caverns National Park underscores the need for spill prevention and cathodic protection to avoid groundwater contamination. The Permian Basin's intensive oil and gas activity increases cumulative environmental pressures, including potential impacts on air quality and local water resources.