Beechgrove Etal #2 Production Facility - Frisco Field: Oil Extraction in Oscar, Louisiana

Beechgrove Etal #2 Production Facility - Frisco Field is an operational oil extraction facility located near Oscar, Louisiana, in Pointe Coupee Parish. The facility is part of the Frisco Field and contributes to the region's upstream oil and gas production, operating under NAICS code 211120 for crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes the EPA's Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards for air emissions and BSEE oversight for offshore operations, though this facility is onshore. Louisiana's oil extraction sector is subject to state-level regulations from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources and environmental permits from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. Typical onshore oil extraction involves drilling, well completion, and production using pumps or pressure maintenance. As an operational facility in the Frisco Field, it plays a role in maintaining domestic oil supply. The facility's location in Louisiana places it within a major oil-producing state with extensive pipeline infrastructure and refining capacity. Its operational status indicates ongoing contribution to local energy production and economic activity in Pointe Coupee Parish.

The facility is located in a region with significant oil extraction activity, which can pose risks of soil and groundwater contamination from spills or leaks. Louisiana's coastal and wetland ecosystems are sensitive to hydrocarbon pollution. The facility's operations are subject to spill prevention and response plans under federal and state regulations. Air emissions from extraction activities may include volatile organic compounds and methane, regulated under the Clean Air Act.