BP America Production Lockhart Crossing CF #1 - Oil Extraction Facility in Denham Springs, Louisiana

BP America Production Lockhart Crossing CF #1 is an oil extraction facility located at 31285 Linder in Denham Springs, Livingston Parish, Louisiana. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). It is situated in a region with a long history of oil and gas production, contributing to the local and national energy supply. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ). Oil extraction activities are subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) and Clean Water Act (CWA) regulations, including National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for produced water management. The site's operations involve drilling, well completion, and production processes typical of onshore oil extraction in the Gulf Coast region. As part of BP America's upstream portfolio, this facility plays a role in maintaining domestic oil production. The environmental context includes proximity to the Lake Pontchartrain Basin and the Mississippi River Delta, areas with sensitive ecosystems. Standard industry practices for spill prevention, groundwater monitoring, and waste management are expected to be in place to mitigate environmental risks.

The facility is located in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, within the Lake Pontchartrain Basin, an ecologically sensitive area with wetlands and waterways. Oil extraction operations pose risks of spills, groundwater contamination, and habitat disruption. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and LDEQ requires spill prevention plans, groundwater monitoring, and waste management under the CWA and RCRA. The region's geology and hydrology necessitate careful management of produced water and drilling fluids to protect local water resources.