ATKINS LINCOLN 17 #1 - SENTELL FIELD - Oil Extraction Facility in Benton, Louisiana

ATKINS LINCOLN 17 #1 - SENTELL FIELD is an oil extraction facility located on RC Atkins Road in Benton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is currently operational and is part of the Sentell Field, a known oil-producing area in the region. It falls under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), reflecting its role in hydrocarbon production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes oversight by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level agencies such as the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. Oil extraction in Louisiana is subject to the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state-specific regulations governing drilling, production, and waste management. The facility's location in the Ark-La-Tex region places it in a historically significant oil and gas producing area. The environmental context of this facility includes its location in a region with a mix of rural and industrial land use. Oil extraction activities in Louisiana are associated with potential impacts on local air quality, water resources, and ecosystems. The facility's proximity to the Red River and other water bodies necessitates compliance with spill prevention and response measures. As part of the broader U.S. oil infrastructure, this facility contributes to domestic energy production while operating under established environmental safeguards.

The facility is situated in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, an area with a mix of agricultural, forested, and wetland ecosystems. Oil extraction in this region can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and other pollutants. Water management is critical due to the potential for produced water and accidental spills impacting nearby surface waters and groundwater. The facility's operations are subject to federal and state regulations aimed at minimizing environmental harm, including the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans.