Crocodile Bayou Production Facility - Oil Extraction in New Iberia, Louisiana

Crocodile Bayou Production Facility is an oil extraction facility located at 7712 Danielle Rd LT3, New Iberia, Louisiana, in St. Martin Parish. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating it handles both crude oil and natural gas liquids. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes the EPA's Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards for emissions and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) for offshore operations. Onshore extraction in Louisiana is also subject to state-level regulations from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. Typical technologies at such facilities include wellheads, separators, and storage tanks for produced fluids. As part of the broader Louisiana oil infrastructure, this facility contributes to the state's significant crude oil production. Its location in the Gulf Coast region places it within a dense network of pipelines and refineries. The facility's environmental context involves potential risks from spills and emissions, managed through regulatory compliance and industry best practices.

The facility is situated in the Gulf Coast region, an area with high ecological sensitivity due to coastal wetlands and estuaries. Oil extraction operations carry risks of spills and emissions that can impact local water quality and air quality. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Air Act and state-level environmental agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through permits and monitoring.