Overview
Caillou Island State Lease 301 Tank Battery No 6 is an operational oil extraction facility in Cocodrie, Louisiana, USA. It supports crude oil production in the Gulf Coast region.
Caillou Island State Lease 301 Tank Battery No 6 is an oil extraction facility located in Cocodrie, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a tank battery for collecting and processing crude oil from nearby wells. It is situated in the Gulf Coast region, a major hub for oil and gas production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) for offshore and coastal operations. Typical oil extraction facilities in Louisiana employ conventional separation and storage technologies, with capacities ranging from small to medium scale. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations) classify its activities. As part of the extensive oil infrastructure in the Gulf of Mexico region, this facility contributes to the local and national energy supply. Its coastal location necessitates adherence to spill prevention and response protocols under the Clean Water Act and MARPOL Annex I. The facility's operations are integrated with downstream refining and distribution networks.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a coastal marsh environment in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, an area sensitive to oil spills and habitat disruption. The Gulf Coast region is subject to hurricanes and storm surges, which can increase spill risks. Regulatory oversight includes the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and BSEE safety requirements. The facility's proximity to wetlands and waterways underscores the importance of robust containment and monitoring systems.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 13 miles southeast of Cocodrie, Louisiana, in Terrebonne Parish, United States.
It is an oil extraction tank battery that collects, separates, and stores crude oil from production wells in the Caillou Island field.
The facility is currently operational.
The facility must comply with U.S. EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and SPCC rules, as well as BSEE safety standards for coastal operations.
Tank batteries are central collection points where crude oil from multiple wells is gathered, separated from gas and water, and temporarily stored before transport to refineries or pipelines.
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