Gallup Oilfield
EB-5 Project

A conventional, producing oilfield in New Mexico's San Juan Basin — developed with modern horizontal drilling, USCIS-approved, and structured around real assets.

Project Overview

A proven, producing oilfield

The Gallup Oilfield is an established field in New Mexico's San Juan Basin, where oil has been produced since 1911. Unlike exploration projects, the presence of oil here is already confirmed — the field is actively producing. The development applies modern horizontal drilling to recover reserves that older vertical wells were unable to reach.

The field currently has 128 wells, with a plan to develop 100 producing wells over time. This EB-5 project comprises 25 of those wells.

128

Existing Wells

100

Planned for Production

25

In This EB-5 Project

10.36M

Barrels of Reserves

In plain terms: The single biggest risk in oil investing is "what if there's no oil?" Here, that question is largely answered — the field is already producing. Our work is to recover the oil that older wells left behind, using modern horizontal drilling.

Project Strengths

What sets this project apart

Proven reserves

A field producing since 1911 with substantial remaining reserves — development targets known oil rather than unproven ground.

Efficient development

Each well has a short drilling cycle of roughly 7–10 days, supported by modern horizontal drilling and geosteering technology.

Strong job creation

The 25-well EB-5 project is projected to create 1,450 jobs, per an independent Baker Tilly study — well above the EB-5 program's requirements.

Approved & compliant

USCIS I-956F approved and operated under a designated regional center, with professional oversight throughout.

Targeted Employment Area

A TEA-qualified project

A Targeted Employment Area (TEA) is a location the U.S. government has identified as needing jobs and investment — such as a rural or higher-unemployment area. The Gallup project qualifies as a TEA, which carries two meaningful advantages for EB-5 investors.

Reduced investment threshold

TEA projects qualify for the lower US$800,000 minimum investment.

Reserved visa allocation

A portion of EB-5 visas is set aside each year for TEA projects.

Investment Structure

How the project is structured

The project is structured as a loan-based EB-5 investment. Investors participate as lenders to the project, providing capital that funds the development and operation of the oilfield's wells.

Distribution Model

Every three investor families jointly hold the economic interest of one oil well, receiving 70% of that well's income rights plus additional interest income until principal is recovered.

Return Calculation

Returns are based on the average income of five wells to promote fairness and stability for each investor. Before five wells are reached, the actual well count is used.

Loan-Based Structure

Investor capital is provided to the project company as a loan, rather than as an equity stake. This gives investors the position of a lender in the project's capital structure.

Oversight & Transparency

Managed with professional oversight

Segregated capital

Investor funds are held in a separate account used exclusively for EB-5 capital, sponsored by a USCIS-designated regional center.

Independent fund administration

A third-party fund administrator co-signs the partnership's bank account and oversees disbursements, as required by the 2022 EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act.

Regular reporting

Investors receive quarterly and annual financial statements plus updates on project progress.

Responsible Development

Developed responsibly

Local hiring priority

No wastewater or flaring; EPA compliant

Land reserved for future carbon capture (CCS)

Economic support & training for local Native communities

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