Overview
B&K Exploration #1 Facility - Cedar Grove Field is an operational oil extraction site in Shreveport, Louisiana. It operates under US EPA regulations for oil and gas extraction.
B&K Exploration #1 Facility - Cedar Grove Field is an oil extraction facility located in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. The facility is operational and engages in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. Situated in the Cedar Grove Field, it contributes to the region's oil production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for water discharges. Louisiana's Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) also oversees state-specific regulations. Typical oil extraction facilities in this region employ conventional drilling and production techniques, with associated infrastructure for separation, storage, and transport. As part of the Cedar Grove Field, this facility plays a role in the local oil supply chain. Its location in Shreveport, a city with a history of oil and gas activity, places it within a network of extraction and refining operations. The facility's environmental impact is managed through compliance with federal and state regulations aimed at minimizing emissions and preventing spills.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Ark-La-Tex region, an area with extensive oil and gas extraction history. Local environmental concerns include potential groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, as well as air emissions from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and LDEQ requires adherence to spill prevention and air quality standards.
Frequently asked questions
B&K Exploration #1 Facility - Cedar Grove Field is located in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States.
It is an operational oil extraction facility engaged in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.
Oil extraction in Louisiana is regulated by the US EPA under the Clean Air Act and NPDES, and by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) for state-specific permits.
Common concerns include groundwater contamination from produced water, air emissions of VOCs and methane, and spill risks. Facilities must comply with spill prevention and air quality regulations.
The Cedar Grove Field is part of the Ark-La-Tex oil region, supporting local extraction and supply to refineries and markets in the Gulf Coast area.
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