BLADES 33H #1 PRODUCTION FACILITY - LITTLE SILVER CREEK FIELD, Kentwood, Louisiana | Oil Extraction

BLADES 33H #1 PRODUCTION FACILITY - LITTLE SILVER CREEK FIELD is an oil extraction facility located approximately 5.5 miles southeast of Kentwood, Louisiana, in Tangipahoa Parish. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production infrastructure. It is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both crude oil and natural gas liquids recovery. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Air Act (CAA) regulations for oil and gas extraction, as well as state-level oversight from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. Typical oil extraction operations in this region involve drilling and production techniques suited to the Gulf Coast geology, often including horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access oil-bearing formations. As part of the Louisiana oil extraction landscape, this facility contributes to the state's significant oil production capacity. The environmental context includes proximity to the Lake Pontchartrain Basin and the Mississippi River Delta ecosystem, which are sensitive to potential spills or emissions. The facility's operational status and location underscore its role in the broader Gulf Coast energy infrastructure.

The facility is situated in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, within the Lake Pontchartrain Basin, an ecologically sensitive area that includes wetlands, rivers, and estuaries. Oil extraction operations in this region must manage risks of spills, groundwater contamination, and air emissions. Regulatory compliance with the EPA's CAA and Clean Water Act, as well as state regulations, is critical to minimize environmental impact on local ecosystems and communities.