CHK LA MIN 11 & 2 PAD Oil Extraction Facility, Goss, Louisiana

CHK LA MIN 11 & 2 PAD is an oil extraction facility located in Goss, De Soto Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the local oil production landscape. Louisiana is a major hub for oil and gas extraction, with extensive infrastructure supporting both onshore and offshore operations. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for water discharges. Oil extraction in Louisiana is also subject to state regulations from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction activities. As part of the oil extraction sector, this facility contributes to the energy supply chain. Its location in the Gulf Coast region places it within an area with significant oil infrastructure, including pipelines and refineries. The facility's operations are integrated into the broader network that supports domestic energy production.

Oil extraction facilities in Louisiana operate in a region with sensitive coastal and wetland ecosystems. The facility's location in De Soto Parish is inland, reducing direct spill risk to coastal waters, but operations still involve handling of hydrocarbons and produced water. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to minimize environmental impacts through permits and monitoring.