CHES ROY 26-15-10 PAD - Oil Extraction Facility in Ringgold, Louisiana

CHES ROY 26-15-10 PAD is an oil extraction facility located in Ringgold, Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the larger Haynesville Shale and other formations in northern Louisiana. As an oil extraction site, it involves drilling and production activities typical of onshore oil fields. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. Key regulations include the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions from oil and gas operations, and the Clean Water Act (CWA) for stormwater and produced water management. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as oil and gas extraction support activities. Oil extraction in Louisiana plays a significant role in the state's economy and energy supply. The facility is situated in a rural area near Springhill Church Road, with proximity to natural gas infrastructure. Environmental considerations include potential impacts on local air quality and water resources, managed through state and federal permitting requirements.

The facility is located in Bienville Parish, a region with mixed forest and agricultural land. Oil extraction activities can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and water resources through potential spills or improper disposal of produced water. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to minimize these impacts through emission controls and water management plans.