Overview
A Wilberts Sons LLC 88 #1 Tank Battery - Erwinville Field is an operational oil extraction facility in Erwinville, Louisiana, United States. It operates under US EPA regulations for crude oil production.
A Wilberts Sons LLC 88 #1 Tank Battery - Erwinville Field is an oil extraction facility located in Erwinville, West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and engages in the extraction of crude oil, classified under NAICS code 211120 (Crude Petroleum Extraction). As a tank battery, it serves as a collection point for produced fluids from nearby wells, separating oil, gas, and water before transport. In the United States, oil extraction facilities like this one are regulated under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and Clean Water Act (CWA), with specific requirements for emissions controls and spill prevention. The facility's operations are subject to state-level regulations from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. Typical tank batteries in this region include separators, storage tanks, and associated piping, with capacities varying based on well productivity. The facility is situated in the Erwinville Field, part of the larger Gulf Coast oil-producing region. Its environmental significance relates to potential emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and the risk of spills during production and transfer. The facility's location in a rural area of Louisiana, near the Mississippi River, adds considerations for flood risk and waterway protection.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Mississippi River Delta region, an ecologically sensitive area with extensive wetlands and waterways. Oil extraction operations in this region must comply with spill prevention and response regulations under the Clean Water Act and the Oil Pollution Act. The proximity to the Mississippi River and its tributaries increases the potential impact of any accidental releases on aquatic ecosystems and drinking water sources.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Erwinville, West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States, near the Mississippi River.
A tank battery collects crude oil, natural gas, and water from production wells, separates them, and stores the oil for transport. It typically includes separators, storage tanks, and piping.
Facilities must comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions, the Clean Water Act (CWA) for discharges, and state regulations from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources and Department of Environmental Quality.
Risks include potential spills of crude oil or produced water, emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and impacts on wetlands and waterways. Spill prevention and response plans are required.
The NAICS code for crude petroleum extraction is 211120, which covers establishments primarily engaged in extracting crude petroleum from wells.
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