Risk: Medium Oil Extraction Operational

Black Bayou Central Facility - Oil Extraction in Hackberry, Louisiana

HACKBERRY, Louisiana, United States

Overview

Black Bayou Central Facility is an oil extraction plant in Hackberry, Louisiana, United States. It is operational and located in Cameron County, supporting regional crude oil production.

Black Bayou Central Facility is an oil extraction plant located in Hackberry, Louisiana, United States, within Cameron County. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's oil production infrastructure, contributing to the broader Gulf Coast energy sector. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable state-level regulations in Louisiana. Oil extraction in this region typically involves onshore and coastal operations, with standard practices for well drilling, fluid handling, and separation processes. As part of the Louisiana oil industry, Black Bayou Central Facility supports local energy supply and economic activity. The region's coastal environment necessitates careful management of operational impacts, including water use and waste handling, to maintain compliance with environmental standards.

Environmental context

Located in coastal Louisiana, the facility operates in a region with sensitive wetlands and aquatic ecosystems. Oil extraction activities require adherence to spill prevention and waste management protocols to protect local habitats. The area's low-lying geography and hurricane risk add to operational considerations for environmental safety.

Frequently asked questions

Black Bayou Central Facility is located in Hackberry, Louisiana, United States, in Cameron County.

It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil from underground reservoirs.

The facility is currently operational.

Oil extraction facilities in Louisiana must comply with the U.S. EPA Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state regulations from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.

Key concerns include spill prevention, groundwater protection, and management of produced water and drilling waste to protect sensitive coastal ecosystems.

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