Excited to share a major milestone from one of the Permian Basin’s top operators—ConocoPhillips has brought its Zia Hills Central Facility 2 (CF2) online in the Delaware Basin.
This next-gen facility is a game changer:
✅ 30,000 bbl/d oil and 75,000 bbl/d water capacity
✅ Centralized design streamlining operations across multiple pads
✅ Reduced emissions, surface footprint, and operating costs
✅ Built on time, under budget, and with zero recordable injuries
CF2 reflects ConocoPhillips’ long-term strategy for scalable, centralized development in New Mexico—and it’s positioned to handle production from 300–400 future wells.
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Project Overview
- Asset: Zia Hills, New Mexico (13,000-acre Delaware Basin East unit)
- Facility: Zia Hills Central Facility 2 (CF2)
- Operational Since: January 2024
- Built Adjacent to: CF1 (Central Facility 1)
⚙️ Processing Capacity
| Metric | CF1 | CF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Oil (bbl/d) | 18,000 | 30,000 |
| Water (bbl/d) | 30,000 | 75,000 |
| Natural Gas (MMscf/d) | 120 (shared capacity) | 120 (shared capacity) |
💰 Economic & Operational Advantages
- Centralized Design:
- Multiple well pads tie into one facility (vs. individual lines)
- Streamlines oil/gas flows and reduces pipeline infrastructure
- Cost Reduction:
- Central bank of electric compressors replaces pad-level units
- 200+ acres saved via smaller surface footprint
- Lower water off-take costs
- Improved Flexibility:
- Better flow stability = stronger position when negotiating with buyers
- Zero Recordable Injuries:
- 174+ pieces of equipment installed by 30+ contractors without incident
🌱 Environmental & Regulatory Alignment
- Electric Compressors: Replaces gas-driven units
- Vapour Recovery Units (x4): Reduces emissions
- Optimized Heater Treaters: Improves efficiency and emissions profile
- Complies with New Mexico emissions regulations
🔭 Future Outlook
- 300–400 new wells expected to integrate into CF2
- Facility lifespan: ~15 years of expected production intake
- Supports: ConocoPhillips’ centralised development strategy in the Lower 48
🗣️ Notable Quotes
- Juan Casanas, Facilities Engineer: “One of the best facilities we’ve ever built.”
- Mark Woodward, Reservoir Engineer: Enhanced economics justify initial investment.
- Hal Mead, Asset Manager: Project completed on time, under budget, with no injuries.
