Overview
C W ROW III ETAL #5 TANK BATTERY is an oil extraction facility located in the Southeast Maringouin Field near Rosedale, Louisiana. It operates under US EPA regulations for crude oil production.
C W ROW III ETAL #5 TANK BATTERY - SOUTHEAST MARINGOUIN FIELD is an operational oil extraction facility situated in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, near the town of Rosedale. The facility is part of the Southeast Maringouin Field, a known oil-producing area in the Gulf Coast region. As a tank battery, it serves as a collection point for crude oil from multiple wells before transport. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable state regulations from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate that the facility handles both oil and associated gas liquids. Typical tank batteries in this region include separators, storage tanks, and metering equipment. The Southeast Maringouin Field contributes to Louisiana's significant oil production, which supports local economies and energy supply. The facility's location in a rural area near the Atchafalaya Basin highlights the need for careful environmental management to protect wetlands and waterways. Operational practices likely include vapor recovery and spill prevention measures to comply with EPA standards.
Environmental context
Located in the Mississippi River Delta region, the facility operates in a landscape of wetlands and bayous that are ecologically sensitive. Oil extraction activities in this area require adherence to spill prevention and response plans under the Clean Water Act. The proximity to the Atchafalaya Basin, a large swamp ecosystem, underscores the importance of minimizing environmental impact through proper well maintenance and waste management.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Rosedale, Louisiana, in Iberville Parish, approximately 1.9 miles northwest of Sidney Road (Highway 411) and 1 mile northeast of the road.
It is an oil extraction tank battery that collects crude oil and natural gas liquids from wells in the Southeast Maringouin Field, separating and storing them before transport.
The facility operates under US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions, the Clean Water Act for spill prevention, and state rules from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources.
The Southeast Maringouin Field is an oil-producing field in Louisiana's Gulf Coast region, known for conventional oil extraction from multiple reservoirs.
Oil extraction in Louisiana must address wetland protection, spill risks in the Mississippi River Delta, and compliance with the Clean Water Act and state coastal management programs.
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