CHK MIN 14-11-13 PAD Oil Extraction Facility, Benson, Louisiana

CHK MIN 14-11-13 PAD is an oil extraction facility located in Benson, De Soto Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production activities. Louisiana is a major hub for oil and gas extraction, with extensive onshore and offshore operations. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. Oil extraction in this region typically involves drilling and well operations, with compliance to Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act standards. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. This facility is part of the broader oil extraction network in the Haynesville Shale and other formations in northwestern Louisiana. Its operational status supports local energy supply and economic activity. The facility's location in a rural area near Benson highlights the dispersed nature of oil extraction infrastructure in the state.

The facility is situated in De Soto Parish, an area with significant oil and gas activity. Local environmental considerations include potential impacts on air quality from volatile organic compounds and methane emissions, as well as water management for produced water. The region's geology and hydrology require careful monitoring to prevent groundwater contamination. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these risks through permitting and inspection programs.