Risk: Medium Oil Extraction Operational

Bayou Bleu Field Production Facility - Oil Extraction in Grosse Tete, Louisiana

GROSSE TETE, Louisiana, United States

Overview

Bayou Bleu Field Production Facility is an operational oil extraction site in Grosse Tete, Louisiana, USA. It operates within the regulatory framework of the US EPA and BSEE.

Bayou Bleu Field Production Facility is an oil extraction facility located in Grosse Tete, Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, situated in an area with a long history of hydrocarbon extraction. The facility operates under US federal regulations, including EPA Clean Air Act standards and BSEE offshore safety requirements, though it is an onshore facility. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its focus on crude oil and associated gas liquids. As part of Louisiana's extensive oil infrastructure, the facility plays a role in the state's energy supply chain. Its location near the Mississippi River and Gulf Coast underscores the importance of spill prevention and environmental management in this ecologically sensitive region.

Environmental context

The facility is located in the Mississippi River Delta region, an area with rich wetlands and biodiversity. Oil extraction here carries risks of spills and habitat disruption. Regulatory oversight from the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting and inspection programs.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in Grosse Tete, Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States.

It is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude oil and natural gas liquids.

The facility operates under US EPA regulations, including the Clean Air Act and spill prevention requirements, as well as state-level environmental rules.

Oil extraction in Louisiana can affect wetlands and coastal ecosystems. Regulatory frameworks aim to minimize spills and habitat disruption through monitoring and best practices.

These codes classify the facility as primarily engaged in crude petroleum extraction (211111) and natural gas liquid extraction (211120), indicating its dual product focus.

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