BAKER 34-12-14 PAD Oil Extraction Facility in SOUTH MANSFIELD, Louisiana

BAKER 34-12-14 PAD is an oil extraction facility located in SOUTH MANSFIELD, DE SOTO Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the larger Louisiana energy sector known for its significant oil and gas reserves. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level regulations from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. Typical oil extraction operations in this region involve drilling and well pad infrastructure, with production often transported via pipeline to refineries. As part of the oil extraction sector, BAKER 34-12-14 PAD plays a role in the domestic energy supply chain. The facility's location in the Haynesville Shale area, a major natural gas and oil play, underscores its contribution to local economic activity and energy infrastructure.

The facility is situated in DE SOTO Parish, an area with a mix of forested land and agricultural use. Oil extraction activities can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and water resources through potential spills or produced water management. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these risks through permitting and monitoring requirements.