Overview
Beaver Dam Creek Field Production Facility is an operational oil extraction site in Pine Grove, Louisiana, United States. It contributes to the region's oil infrastructure under federal and state regulations.
Beaver Dam Creek Field Production Facility is an operational oil extraction facility located at 46435 Hwy 16 in Pine Grove, St. Helena Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is part of the broader oil extraction sector in the region, which is a significant component of Louisiana's energy industry. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ). Oil extraction activities are subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), with specific requirements for emissions controls and spill prevention. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, typical for onshore production in the Gulf Coast region. As an oil extraction facility, Beaver Dam Creek Field Production Facility plays a role in supplying crude oil to refineries and downstream markets. Its location in Louisiana places it within a dense network of pipelines and processing infrastructure. The facility's operational status underscores its ongoing contribution to local energy production and economic activity.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of St. Helena Parish, characterized by mixed forest and agricultural land. Oil extraction in this region involves potential risks such as groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and surface spills. The proximity to the Gulf Coast also raises considerations for coastal ecosystem protection, though the facility is inland. Regulatory oversight under the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule helps mitigate spill risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 46435 Highway 16 in Pine Grove, St. Helena Parish, Louisiana, United States.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum and natural gas, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
Oil extraction facilities in Louisiana must comply with federal regulations such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and SPCC rules, as well as state regulations from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.
The facility is currently operational, contributing to oil production in the region.
Oil extraction can pose risks of groundwater contamination and surface spills. However, regulatory measures like the SPCC rule and LDEQ oversight aim to minimize environmental impacts.
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