Vapor Recovery & Combustion Equipment for New Mexico Operators
Hero Process Solutions supplies vapor recovery units, enclosed combustors, BTEX condensers and flare systems for New Mexico oil and gas operators, matched to the NMOCD capture-first regulatory framework. We cover the New Mexico Permian (Delaware Basin), the San Juan Basin and the Raton coalbed methane play from our Kellyville, Oklahoma headquarters and Midland, Texas field base.
Most enclosed combustors on the EPA-approved list
100+ years combined combustion engineering
Manufacturing since 2011
Hero Process Solutions provides vapor recovery units, enclosed combustors, flare systems and condensate control equipment for New Mexico oil and gas operators, supporting compliance with NMOCD methane capture requirements and EPA OOOOb/OOOOc standards. Equipment is designed and fabricated at our Kellyville, Oklahoma headquarters, with mobilization from our Midland, Texas field base for southeast New Mexico operators in Eddy and Lea counties.
New Mexico: capture-first oil and gas across three plays
New Mexico is among the top three oil-producing states in the U.S., with output centered in the New Mexico Permian (Delaware Basin, Eddy and Lea counties) and complemented by natural gas production in the San Juan Basin (northwest New Mexico) and coalbed methane in the Raton play (Colfax County). The Delaware Basin is one of the most productive sub-basins in North America, with associated gas and tank-battery emissions that demand active capture and combustion management.
The regulatory environment distinguishes New Mexico from Texas. The New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (NMOCD) established a methane capture mandate requiring operators to capture approximately 98% of produced gas, one of the most demanding state-level methane standards in the country. That rule makes vapor recovery units the primary compliance tool across new and existing facilities.
Hero Process Solutions supplies the equipment that makes the 98% capture target achievable: tank-battery VRUs, BTEX condensers for dehydration-unit VOC control, enclosed combustors for residual and emergency relief, thermal oxidizers for larger facilities, and utility flares for emergency backup. Federal EPA OOOOb and OOOOc standards overlay state requirements across all three New Mexico plays.
| Attribute | New Mexico detail |
|---|---|
| Gas profile | Associated gas (Delaware Basin); low-BTU and dry gas (San Juan, Raton CBM); varied composition by play |
| Delaware Basin | Eddy and Lea counties; largest NM production center; oil with significant associated gas |
| San Juan Basin | San Juan, Rio Arriba, McKinley counties; primarily dry natural gas |
| Raton Play | Colfax County; coalbed methane; low-pressure, low-BTU gas |
| State regulator | New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (NMOCD); ~98% methane capture mandate phased in by operator tier |
| Federal overlay | EPA 40 CFR 60 Subpart OOOOb / OOOOc, methane and VOC standards |
| Primary HPS solutions | VRUs, BTEX condensers, enclosed combustors, thermal oxidizers, utility flares, rental fleet |
New Mexico flaring & emissions challenges
NMOCD ~98% methane capture mandate
The NMOCD capture rule requires operators to reach approximately 98% gas capture, phased in by operator tier and production volume. Vapor recovery units at tank batteries and separator vents are the primary compliance tool. Flares and combustors serve as secondary devices where capture is technically infeasible or as emergency relief.
Tank-battery VOC and benzene control
Glycol dehydration units on New Mexico production pads generate benzene-laden off-gas. NMOCD air quality requirements and federal hazardous-air-pollutant rules limit benzene emissions at many facilities. Hero BTEX condenser systems intercept benzene-laden glycol regenerator off-gas, reducing emissions at the source before combustion is needed.
Delaware Basin associated gas and completions
The New Mexico Delaware Basin produces crude oil with substantial associated gas. Completions events generate high-rate, variable-composition gas streams. Air-assist and utility flares handle completions traffic and emergency relief while VRUs cover steady-state operations across the producing life of the well.
San Juan Basin and Raton CBM gas management
The San Juan Basin and Raton coalbed methane play produce primarily dry gas with different operating conditions from the Permian. Some formations have low-BTU, low-pressure gas streams that require system designs matched to those conditions. Hero’s combustion engineers size equipment for the specific gas profile of each play.
Federal EPA OOOOb and OOOOc overlay
EPA 40 CFR 60 Subpart OOOOb and OOOOc apply across New Mexico on top of NMOCD requirements. The combined state and federal direction is consistently toward capture and high-efficiency combustion. Hero’s equipment supports that path, and our compliance resources help operators understand their specific facility obligations.
New Mexico emissions compliance & how Hero helps
General guidance, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with NMOCD or your environmental attorney. Hero’s role is to supply equipment that helps you meet whichever standard applies.
The NMOCD rule requires operators to reach approximately 98% gas capture, phased in by operator tier. VRUs are the primary compliance tool at tank batteries and separator vents. Hero’s VRU line covers the flow range from smaller wellsite facilities to large central battery operations across Eddy and Lea counties.
New Mexico requires authorization for flaring, reflecting a capture-first regulatory philosophy. Flares and combustors serve as secondary devices where capture is technically infeasible or as emergency relief. Hero supplies EPA-listed enclosed combustors and properly engineered flares with documentation to support permitting.
Federal New Source Performance Standards and Emissions Guidelines under 40 CFR 60 Subpart OOOOb and OOOOc apply to new, modified and existing sources in New Mexico on top of state rules. The combination of NMOCD and federal requirements makes capture-first solutions the only practical path for facilities being built or modified.
Capture-first solutions for New Mexico operations
Vapor Recovery Units
Primary NMOCD compliance tool for tank batteries and separator vents across the Delaware Basin, San Juan and Raton plays.
BTEX Condenser Systems
Control benzene and VOCs from glycol dehydration unit vents under NMOCD air quality and federal HAP requirements.
Enclosed Vapor Combustors
EPA-listed combustors for tank-battery residual gas, emergency relief and facilities where capture is not technically feasible.
Thermal Oxidizers
High-efficiency destruction for larger midstream facilities and high-flow central batteries in the Delaware Basin.
Utility & Air-Assist Flares
Completions, emergency relief and supplemental combustion for situations where VRU capture is not sufficient.
Rental Fleet & Field Services
Rental VRUs, combustors and flares for completions, turnarounds and capacity gaps, with in-state field support.
New Mexico field service, rentals & rapid response
Hero operates from our Kellyville, Oklahoma headquarters (14842 North Maple Drive, (918) 941-2166) with a Midland, Texas field base (2714 East County Road 147, (432) 553-3266) supporting southeast New Mexico operators in Eddy and Lea counties. From Midland, our team mobilizes across the Delaware Basin for installation, commissioning, inspection and emergency response. San Juan Basin and Raton operators in northwest New Mexico are served from our Oklahoma headquarters.
Equipment is engineered and fabricated in Kellyville and shipped into the region. Standard systems ship from stock; custom or larger-scale builds are engineered to your specifications.
Why New Mexico operators choose Hero Process Solutions
Capture-first product lineup
VRUs, BTEX condensers and enclosed combustors matched to the NMOCD ~98% capture mandate and capture-first permitting philosophy across all three New Mexico plays.
Most enclosed combustors on the EPA-approved list
More enclosed combustors on the EPA-approved list than any other vendor, providing documented performance where NMOCD or federal standards require demonstrated destruction efficiency.
Combustion-engineering depth
A combustion-engineering team with 15 to 30 years of individual experience and 100+ years combined. Equipment is sized for the actual gas composition, not generic assumptions.
Dual field base coverage
Southeast New Mexico (Delaware Basin) served from our Midland, Texas field base. Northwest New Mexico (San Juan, Raton) served from our Kellyville, Oklahoma headquarters.
Vapor recovery & combustion across New Mexico
- New Mexico’s ~98% methane capture mandate makes vapor recovery units the primary compliance tool across tank batteries and separator vents.
- BTEX condensers address benzene and VOC control at glycol dehydration units under both NMOCD and federal HAP requirements.
- Enclosed combustors, flares and thermal oxidizers provide secondary and supplemental combustion where capture is not feasible.
- EPA OOOOb and OOOOc apply on top of NMOCD rules, reinforcing the capture-first direction for new, modified and existing sources.
- Hero covers the Delaware Basin from our Midland field base and the San Juan and Raton plays from our Oklahoma headquarters.
New Mexico vapor recovery & combustion FAQs
What is New Mexico’s methane capture mandate and how does it affect equipment selection?
Does Hero serve the New Mexico Delaware Basin?
What about the San Juan Basin and Raton coalbed methane play?
What are BTEX condensers and why are they important for New Mexico operators?
Does Hero help with EPA OOOOb compliance in New Mexico?
Does Hero offer vapor recovery unit rentals in New Mexico?
How does flaring in New Mexico differ from Texas?
Request a Quote for New Mexico Vapor Recovery & Combustion Equipment
Tell us your site location, well count, gas composition and flow, and our engineers will recommend the right VRU, BTEX condenser, enclosed combustor or flare for your New Mexico operation. Standard systems ship from stock; custom builds engineered in Kellyville, Oklahoma.