BLEDSOE 19-16-14 C PAD - Oil Extraction Facility in Keithville, Louisiana

BLEDSOE 19-16-14 C PAD is an oil extraction facility located on BLEDSOE RD in Keithville, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the larger Louisiana oil and gas industry. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. Oil extraction in Louisiana is subject to the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state-specific regulations governing drilling and production. Typical operations involve drilling, well completion, and crude oil extraction. As part of the oil extraction sector, this facility plays a role in supplying crude oil to refineries and downstream markets. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality and water resources, managed through permits and best practices. The facility's location in Caddo Parish places it within a region with a long history of oil and gas activity.

Oil extraction facilities like BLEDSOE 19-16-14 C PAD can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Water management is critical, with produced water requiring proper disposal or treatment. The facility's location in Louisiana, a coastal state, also involves considerations for wetland and ecosystem protection under state and federal regulations.