Bengas Midstream LLC - Iberville Sales Station: Oil Extraction Facility in Ramah, Louisiana

Bengas Midstream LLC - Iberville Sales Station is an operational oil extraction facility situated in Ramah, Iberville Parish, Louisiana. As part of the midstream sector, it handles the gathering and processing of crude oil from nearby wells, playing a key role in the region's petroleum supply chain. The facility operates under NAICS code 211120 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and is subject to federal and state regulations, including the EPA's Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards and Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality permits. Typical operations involve separation, dehydration, and stabilization of crude oil before transport via pipeline or truck. Located in the Mississippi River Delta region, the facility is part of a dense network of oil infrastructure in southern Louisiana. Its proximity to waterways and wetlands necessitates robust spill prevention and response measures under the Clean Water Act and MARPOL Annex I. The station contributes to the local economy by supporting upstream production and downstream refining.

The facility is situated in the Mississippi River Delta, an ecologically sensitive area with extensive wetlands and waterways. Oil extraction and midstream operations in this region pose risks of spills and habitat disruption. Regulatory oversight includes the Clean Water Act's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and Louisiana's coastal zone management programs. The facility's design and operations must address flood risks and hurricane preparedness.