Overview
COMINGLING FACILITY #2 TANK BATTERY #2 - HORSESHOE BAYOU FIELD is an operational oil extraction facility in Centerville, Louisiana, USA. It serves as a tank battery for comingling crude oil from the Horseshoe Bayou Field.
COMINGLING FACILITY #2 TANK BATTERY #2 - HORSESHOE BAYOU FIELD is an operational oil extraction facility located in Centerville, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility functions as a tank battery for comingling crude oil from the Horseshoe Bayou Field, a key part of the region's oil infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ). As an oil extraction site, it is subject to regulations including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA). The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate it is involved in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. Located in the Gulf Coast region, this facility contributes to the local economy and energy supply. Its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and coastal wetlands underscores the importance of environmental management practices to mitigate spill risks and protect sensitive ecosystems.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Gulf Coast region of Louisiana, an area characterized by extensive wetlands and coastal ecosystems. Oil extraction operations in this region must adhere to spill prevention and response protocols under the Clean Water Act and state regulations. The proximity to the Gulf of Mexico increases the risk of potential spills affecting marine and coastal habitats, making environmental monitoring and containment measures critical.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Centerville, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States, approximately 10 miles southwest of the city center.
It is an oil extraction facility that serves as a tank battery for comingling crude oil from the Horseshoe Bayou Field, handling the collection and initial processing of crude oil.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in Louisiana must comply with federal regulations such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules, as well as state regulations from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.
The Horseshoe Bayou Field is a known oil-producing field in Louisiana, and this facility plays a role in the local oil infrastructure by gathering and comingling crude oil from the field for further processing or transport.
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