Overview
Crown Paper #1 Treating Facility - Profit Island Field is an operational oil extraction facility in Baker, Louisiana, United States. It operates under US EPA and BSEE regulatory frameworks.
Crown Paper #1 Treating Facility - Profit Island Field is an operational oil extraction facility located in Baker, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is situated approximately 6 miles east of Baker, with coordinates 30.587470, -91.268390. As part of the oil extraction sector, it contributes to the region's hydrocarbon production. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE). Its NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction activities. Typical oil extraction facilities in Louisiana involve drilling and well operations, often in coastal or inland areas with associated environmental management practices. This facility plays a role in the local energy supply chain, supporting downstream refining and distribution. Its location in Louisiana, a major oil-producing state, places it within a dense network of extraction and processing infrastructure. The facility's operational status underscores its ongoing contribution to regional energy production.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Louisiana, a state with extensive oil extraction infrastructure, including coastal and inland operations. Environmental considerations include potential impacts on local waterways and wetlands, given the proximity to the Mississippi River delta.
Frequently asked questions
Crown Paper #1 Treating Facility is located approximately 6 miles east of Baker, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish, United States.
It is an oil extraction facility, involved in the production of crude petroleum and natural gas.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in the US are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act and by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) for offshore operations.
Common concerns include potential spills, impacts on wetlands and waterways, air emissions, and compliance with state and federal environmental regulations.
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