CAPLIS 15-6 ALT GROUP FACILITY - Oil Extraction in Elm Grove, Louisiana

CAPLIS 15-6 ALT GROUP FACILITY is an oil extraction site situated in Elm Grove, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is part of the extensive oil and gas infrastructure in the region, which is a key area for domestic crude oil production. Its operational status indicates active extraction activities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards and Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) offshore regulations, though onshore operations are primarily overseen by state agencies like the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. Typical oil extraction facilities in Louisiana employ conventional drilling and production techniques, with scale varying from small to large operations. Environmental considerations for oil extraction in Louisiana include potential impacts on local wetlands and water bodies, as well as air emissions from flaring and equipment. The facility's location in Bossier Parish places it within a region with significant oil and gas activity, contributing to the local economy and energy supply. Its role in the broader infrastructure network supports downstream refining and distribution.

Oil extraction facilities in Louisiana operate in a region with extensive wetlands and coastal ecosystems, where spill risks and habitat disruption are key environmental concerns. The facility's inland location in Bossier Parish reduces direct coastal spill risk but still involves potential groundwater and air quality impacts from drilling operations. Regulatory oversight from the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these effects through permitting and monitoring.