Overview
Avery Island Petit Anse Battery is an operational oil extraction facility located in Avery Island, Louisiana, United States. It is situated in Iberia Parish and operates under NAICS code 211120 for crude petroleum extraction.
Avery Island Petit Anse Battery is an oil extraction facility located in Avery Island, Louisiana, within the United States. The facility is operational and situated in Iberia Parish, approximately 5.5 miles southeast of Avery Island. It is classified under NAICS code 211120, which covers crude petroleum extraction. As an oil extraction facility in Louisiana, Avery Island Petit Anse Battery operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) for offshore activities, though this facility is onshore. The facility is subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), including spill prevention and response regulations. Typical oil extraction operations in this region involve drilling and wellhead separation, with produced water management and crude oil storage. The facility contributes to the regional oil supply chain in the Gulf Coast area, a major hub for U.S. petroleum production. Its location in Iberia Parish places it near the Port of Iberia and other energy infrastructure, supporting local economic activity. The environmental context includes coastal wetlands and the potential for spill risks, which are managed through regulatory compliance and industry best practices.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Gulf Coast region of Louisiana, an area characterized by coastal wetlands and sensitive ecosystems. Oil extraction operations in this region face risks of spills and habitat disruption. Regulatory oversight under the EPA and state agencies requires spill prevention plans and adherence to the Clean Water Act. The facility's proximity to the Gulf of Mexico also implicates potential impacts on marine and estuarine environments.
Frequently asked questions
Avery Island Petit Anse Battery is located approximately 5.5 miles southeast of Avery Island, in Iberia Parish, Louisiana, United States.
It is an operational oil extraction facility involved in the extraction of crude petroleum, classified under NAICS code 211120.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in Louisiana are regulated by the U.S. EPA under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, and by the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. They must comply with spill prevention and response requirements.
NAICS code 211120 covers crude petroleum extraction, including operations such as drilling, well completion, and oil recovery from wells.
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