Overview
Crosby 25 #1 Wellsite - Sugartown Field is an operational oil extraction facility in Sugartown, Louisiana. It operates under US EPA regulations for oil and gas extraction.
Crosby 25 #1 Wellsite - Sugartown Field is an oil extraction facility located in Sugartown, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States. The site is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, part of the broader Sugartown Field. As a wellsite, it represents a typical upstream oil extraction operation in the Gulf Coast region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for water discharges. Louisiana's Department of Natural Resources also oversees state-level permitting. The site's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, typical for wellsites in this area. Oil extraction in Louisiana is significant due to the state's rich petroleum reserves and coastal infrastructure. This facility, while small in scale compared to offshore platforms, plays a role in local energy supply and economic activity. Environmental considerations include potential groundwater protection and air emissions management, governed by state and federal regulations.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, within the Gulf Coast region known for extensive oil and gas activity. Local environmental concerns include potential impacts on groundwater from drilling operations and air emissions from equipment. The site is not near major water bodies, reducing spill risk to surface waters, but soil and groundwater protection remain important under EPA and state regulations.
Frequently asked questions
Crosby 25 #1 Wellsite is located in Sugartown, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States, approximately 2 miles northwest of the town.
It is an operational oil extraction wellsite that produces crude petroleum and natural gas as part of the Sugartown Field.
The operator is not publicly listed, but the facility is part of the Sugartown Field in Louisiana, a region with many independent and major oil producers.
Oil extraction in Louisiana is regulated by the US EPA under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, and by the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources for state-level permitting and oversight.
Environmental impacts include potential groundwater contamination, air emissions from equipment, and land disturbance. Regulations require permits and best management practices to mitigate these risks.
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