Overview
CARMEL LAKE 19-1 FACILITY - RED RIVER BULL BAYOU FIELD is an operational oil extraction facility in Mansfield, Louisiana. It operates under US EPA and BSEE regulations, contributing to the region's oil production.
CARMEL LAKE 19-1 FACILITY - RED RIVER BULL BAYOU FIELD is an oil extraction facility located in Mansfield, De Soto Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and engages in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. It is situated in the Red River Bull Bayou Field, a known oil-producing area. As an oil extraction facility in Louisiana, it operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) for offshore activities, though this facility is onshore. The facility must comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards and other applicable environmental regulations. Typical operations involve drilling, extraction, and initial processing of crude oil and natural gas. The facility's location in northwestern Louisiana places it within a region with a history of oil and gas development. Its operational status indicates ongoing contribution to local and national energy supply. The facility's environmental context includes potential impacts on local water resources and air quality, managed through regulatory compliance and industry best practices.
Environmental context
The facility is located in De Soto Parish, Louisiana, an area with a mix of forested land and agricultural use. Oil extraction activities can affect local water quality through produced water discharge and potential spills. Air emissions from equipment and flaring may impact local air quality. The facility is subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level environmental oversight.
Frequently asked questions
CARMEL LAKE 19-1 FACILITY - RED RIVER BULL BAYOU FIELD is located in Mansfield, De Soto Parish, Louisiana, United States, approximately 5 miles southeast of Dow Road.
It is an operational oil extraction facility engaged in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as classified by NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is currently operational, contributing to oil and gas production in the Red River Bull Bayou Field.
Oil extraction facilities in Louisiana must comply with US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT, Clean Water Act, and BSEE standards for offshore operations. State-level regulations from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality also apply.
Environmental considerations include managing produced water, preventing spills, controlling air emissions from equipment and flaring, and protecting local water resources. Facilities must adhere to permits and monitoring requirements under federal and state laws.
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