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Black River Processing Plant
978 Bounds Rd, Loving, NM 88256
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- Released in 2024
- 31,440 lbs
- 18,815 lbs on site
- Into the air
- 18,815 lbs
- Chemicals
- 6
- 2 known or suspected carcinogens
- Industry
- Natural Gas Processing
Black River Processing Plant is a natural gas processing facility in Loving, NM. It reported 31,440 lbs of toxic chemical releases to EPA's Toxics Release Inventory for 2024, including 18,815 lbs into the air. The largest release was n-hexane (15,976 lbs).
Location
Where the releases go
Reported for 2024, in pounds
- Air18,815 lbs
- Water0 lbs
- Land (on site)0 lbs
- Sent off site for disposal12,625 lbs
Total production-related waste managed, including recycling and treatment: 31,440 lbs.
Total releases by year
Chemicals reported
6 chemicals, largest releases first
| Chemical | Total released | To air | To water |
|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 15,976 lbs | 8,498 lbs | 0 lbs |
| Toluene | 5,800 lbs | 3,655 lbs | 0 lbs |
| BenzeneCarcinogen | 5,344 lbs | 3,973 lbs | 0 lbs |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,224 lbs | 1,782 lbs | 0 lbs |
| EthylbenzeneCarcinogen | 1,096 lbs | 907 lbs | 0 lbs |
| Methanol | 0 lbs | 0 lbs | 0 lbs |
PBT: persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic. Reported releases are legal under permits in most cases; they show where chemicals go, not that a law was broken.
Facility details
- Industry
- Natural Gas Processing
- Parent company
- Matador Resources Co
- NAICS code
- 211130
- County
- Eddy
- TRI facility ID
- 8825WBLCKR978BU
- Compliance record
- EPA ECHO report (permits, inspections, violations)
- TRI report
- Form R details at EPA
Superfund sites nearby
No Superfund sites within 5 miles in our data.
Hazard risk, flood insurance and storm history for Eddy County
Location
978 Bounds Rd, Loving, NM 88256
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Frequently asked questions
- How much pollution does Black River Processing Plant release?
- Black River Processing Plant reported 31,440 lbs of releases for 2024: 18,815 lbs to air, 0 lbs to water, 0 lbs to land on site and 12,625 lbs sent off site for disposal.
- What chemicals does Black River Processing Plant release?
- The largest reported releases were n-hexane (15,976 lbs), toluene (5,800 lbs), benzene (5,344 lbs).
- Where is Black River Processing Plant located?
- Black River Processing Plant is at 978 Bounds Rd, Loving, NM, 88256.
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · Last updated 10/25/2026 · Information can change. Call ahead to confirm.