Overview
Couget Et Al Well #1 - Donner Field is an operational oil extraction facility in Gibson, Louisiana, USA. It contributes to the region's oil production infrastructure.
Couget Et Al Well #1 - Donner Field is an operational oil extraction facility located in Gibson, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, USA. The facility is part of the Donner Field and operates within the broader Gulf Coast oil production region, which is a major hub for domestic oil extraction. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. Oil extraction wells in this region typically utilize conventional drilling and production techniques, with associated infrastructure for gathering and initial processing. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate the facility's involvement in both crude oil and natural gas liquids production. As an operational well in the Gulf Coast region, this facility plays a role in maintaining domestic energy supply. The environmental context includes proximity to coastal wetlands and the Mississippi River delta, which are ecologically sensitive areas. Operators must comply with spill prevention and response regulations under the Clean Water Act and the Oil Pollution Act.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Mississippi River delta region, an ecologically sensitive area with extensive wetlands and coastal habitats. Oil extraction operations in this region face inherent risks of spills and leaks, which could impact local ecosystems. Regulatory frameworks such as the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and the Oil Pollution Act require operators to implement containment and response measures to mitigate these risks.
Frequently asked questions
Couget Et Al Well #1 - Donner Field is located on Deadwood Road, 1.7 miles northeast of Gibson, Louisiana, USA. It is situated in Terrebonne Parish within the Donner Field.
This facility is an operational oil extraction well that produces crude oil and natural gas liquids. It is part of the Donner Field and contributes to the regional oil supply.
The facility is currently operational, actively engaged in oil extraction activities.
Oil extraction facilities in Louisiana must comply with federal regulations including the EPA's Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. State-level oversight is provided by the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources.
Coastal oil extraction poses risks of spills, leaks, and habitat disruption in sensitive wetland and delta ecosystems. Operators are required to have spill response plans and adhere to the Oil Pollution Act to minimize environmental impact.
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