Bayou Bleu Central Facility #1 - Oil Extraction in Plaquemine, Louisiana

Bayou Bleu Central Facility #1 is an oil extraction facility located approximately 10 miles west of Plaquemine, Louisiana, in Iberville Parish. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is a key component of Louisiana's energy industry. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act, as well as state-level regulations from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. Oil extraction facilities in this region typically employ conventional drilling and production techniques, with a focus on maximizing recovery from existing wells. As part of the broader Gulf Coast oil infrastructure, Bayou Bleu Central Facility #1 plays a role in supplying crude oil to refineries and downstream markets. The facility's location in a parish with significant oil and gas activity underscores its importance to local energy production and economic activity.

The facility is situated in the Mississippi River Delta region, an ecologically sensitive area with extensive wetlands and waterways. Oil extraction operations in this region must manage risks related to spills, habitat disruption, and water contamination. Regulatory compliance with EPA and state standards is critical to minimizing environmental impact.