Overview
COMMINGLE FACILITY #3 - ST MARTINVILLE FIELD is an operational oil extraction facility located in St. Martinville, Louisiana. It operates under US regulatory frameworks for oil and gas production.
COMMINGLE FACILITY #3 - ST MARTINVILLE FIELD is an oil extraction facility located in St. Martinville, Louisiana, within the United States. The facility is operational and serves as a commingling point for oil production in the St. Martinville Field, a key area in Louisiana's oil-rich region. As part of the US oil extraction sector, it contributes to the country's domestic energy supply. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level agencies in Louisiana. Key regulations include the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), which govern emissions and water discharges from oil extraction operations. The facility's NAICS code 211120 indicates it is involved in crude petroleum extraction, a sector with established environmental compliance requirements. Located in southern Louisiana, the facility is situated in a region with extensive oil and gas infrastructure. The area's geology supports significant hydrocarbon reserves, and commingling facilities like this one play a crucial role in aggregating production from multiple wells. The facility's operational status underscores its ongoing contribution to the local and national energy landscape.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Gulf Coast region, an area with high ecological sensitivity due to wetlands and coastal habitats. Oil extraction activities in Louisiana are subject to regulations addressing spill prevention, air emissions, and water management. The facility's proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River delta introduces potential risks to aquatic ecosystems, though standard industry practices and regulatory oversight aim to mitigate these impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in St. Martinville, Louisiana, United States, approximately 1.4 miles west of the town.
It is an oil extraction facility that commingles production from multiple wells in the St. Martinville Field.
The facility is currently operational, actively contributing to oil production in the region.
Facilities like this one are subject to US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level oil and gas rules administered by the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources.
Commingling facilities aggregate oil from multiple wells, improving efficiency and reducing the need for separate infrastructure for each well.
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