A Wilbert's Sons LLC 88 #2 Production Facility - Oil Extraction in Port Allen, Louisiana

A Wilbert's Sons LLC 88 #2 Production Facility is an oil extraction facility located in Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and engages in the extraction of crude petroleum, classified under NAICS code 211120. Its location in the Gulf Coast region places it within a major hub for U.S. oil and gas production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Refinery MACT standards, as well as state-level regulations from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. Typical oil extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium-scale operations, often utilizing conventional drilling and production techniques. As part of the broader Louisiana oil infrastructure, this facility contributes to the state's significant role in U.S. energy production. Its proximity to the Mississippi River and Gulf Coast presents environmental considerations related to spill risk and coastal ecosystem impacts. The facility's operations are subject to federal and state oversight to mitigate these risks.

The facility is situated in the Mississippi River Delta region, an ecologically sensitive area with extensive wetlands and coastal habitats. Oil extraction activities in this region pose risks of spills and habitat disruption, particularly given the proximity to waterways. Regulatory frameworks such as the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 are designed to minimize these environmental impacts.