Ballco Farms 7 #1 Oil Extraction Facility, Mooringsport, Louisiana

Ballco Farms 7 #1 is an oil extraction facility located on Old Mooringsport Road in Mooringsport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. The facility is operational and engages in crude petroleum extraction, classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. It is part of the broader oil infrastructure in the United States, particularly in the Louisiana region known for its significant hydrocarbon reserves. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. Oil extraction activities are subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act, including spill prevention and control measures. The facility's scale is typical for onshore oil extraction in the region, with operations focused on well production and initial processing. As part of the U.S. oil extraction sector, Ballco Farms 7 #1 contributes to domestic energy supply and local economic activity. The facility's location in Louisiana places it within a region with extensive oil infrastructure, including pipelines and refineries. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection and management of produced water and emissions.

The facility is situated in the Ark-La-Tex region, an area with a long history of oil and gas extraction. Local environmental concerns include potential groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, as well as air emissions from equipment and flaring. The site's proximity to the Red River watershed necessitates careful management of surface water runoff and spill prevention to protect aquatic ecosystems.