Overview
CASHIO #2 TANK BATTERY - W MARINGOUIN FIELD is an operational oil extraction facility located near Maringouin, Louisiana. It operates within the IBERVILLE County area.
CASHIO #2 TANK BATTERY - W MARINGOUIN FIELD is an oil extraction facility located off Musson Lane, approximately 2 miles southwest of Maringouin, Louisiana. The facility is operational and situated in IBERVILLE County, within the United States. It is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream hydrocarbon production. As an oil extraction facility, it operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. Typical operations involve separating oil, gas, and water from well fluids, with tank batteries serving as collection points. The facility's scale is consistent with regional extraction activities in the Louisiana Gulf Coast region, which is a major oil-producing area. The facility's environmental significance relates to its location in the Mississippi River Delta region, an ecologically sensitive area with wetlands and coastal habitats. Oil extraction activities in this region are subject to spill prevention and response regulations under the Clean Water Act and the Oil Pollution Act. The facility's proximity to waterways necessitates careful management of produced water and potential hydrocarbon releases.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Mississippi River Delta region, a biologically productive area with extensive wetlands and coastal marshes. Oil extraction operations here must comply with EPA regulations for spill prevention and response, as well as state-level requirements for produced water management. The region's hydrology and sensitive ecosystems make proper containment and monitoring critical to minimize environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located off Musson Lane, approximately 2 miles southwest of Maringouin, in IBERVILLE County, Louisiana, United States.
It is an oil extraction facility that collects and processes crude oil and natural gas from nearby wells, separating oil, gas, and water before transport.
A tank battery is a group of storage tanks and associated equipment used to collect and temporarily store crude oil from multiple wells before it is transported via pipeline or truck.
Facilities must comply with U.S. EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state regulations from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, including spill prevention and waste management rules.
Key concerns include potential spills affecting wetlands and coastal habitats, management of produced water, and air emissions from equipment. Facilities must implement spill prevention and response plans to protect sensitive ecosystems.
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