ANN FITZ #3 TANK BATTERY - PORT HUDSON FIELD: Oil Extraction Facility in Zachary, Louisiana

ANN FITZ #3 TANK BATTERY - PORT HUDSON FIELD is an oil extraction facility located approximately 5 miles west of Zachary, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. The facility is operational and engaged in crude oil production, classified under NAICS code 211120 (Crude Petroleum Extraction). It is part of the Port Hudson Field, a known oil-producing area in Louisiana. As an oil extraction facility in the United States, it operates under the regulatory framework of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ). Key regulations include the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions from storage tanks and equipment, and the Clean Water Act (CWA) for stormwater management and spill prevention. The facility likely employs standard oil extraction technologies such as tank batteries for separation and storage of crude oil, gas, and water. The facility contributes to the regional oil production in Louisiana, a state with a long history of petroleum extraction. Its location near the Mississippi River and Baton Rouge places it in an area with significant industrial infrastructure. Environmental considerations include potential risks of spills or leaks from storage tanks, which are managed through Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans required by EPA regulations.

The facility is situated in the Mississippi River Delta region, an ecologically sensitive area with extensive wetlands and waterways. Oil extraction operations in this region must manage risks of spills that could impact aquatic ecosystems and coastal habitats. Regulatory requirements under the Clean Water Act and SPCC rules mandate containment and response measures to protect local water resources.