Risk: Medium Oil Extraction Operational

DELAPASSE #1 PRODUCTION FACILITY - FALSE RIVER FIELD: Oil Extraction in Lakeland, Louisiana

LAKELAND, Louisiana, United States

Overview

DELAPASSE #1 PRODUCTION FACILITY - FALSE RIVER FIELD is an operational oil extraction facility in Lakeland, Louisiana, United States. It supports crude oil production in the False River Field region.

DELAPASSE #1 PRODUCTION FACILITY - FALSE RIVER FIELD is an oil extraction facility located in Lakeland, Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's crude oil production, serving the False River Field area. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as Louisiana Department of Natural Resources oversight. Typical oil extraction facilities in Louisiana employ conventional pumping units or enhanced recovery methods, with production capacities varying widely. As part of the False River Field, this facility plays a role in maintaining local oil supply and supporting the regional energy infrastructure. Its location in the Mississippi River Delta region involves environmental considerations related to wetland ecosystems and coastal management.

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 here require careful management to prevent spills and minimize impacts on water quality and local ecosystems. Regulatory compliance with the Clean Water Act and state-level coastal zone management programs is essential.

Frequently asked questions

DELAPASSE #1 PRODUCTION FACILITY - FALSE RIVER FIELD is located in Lakeland, Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States, approximately 2.25 miles southeast of Alma Plantation Road.

It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil from the False River Field. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211120 for oil and gas extraction.

The False River Field is an oil and gas field in Louisiana, known for its historical production. The DELAPASSE #1 facility is one of the production sites within this field.

Oil extraction facilities in Louisiana must comply with federal regulations such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state regulations from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Environmental Quality.

Oil extraction in the delta region involves risks of spills and habitat disruption. Operators must implement spill prevention plans and adhere to wetland protection measures under the Clean Water Act and state coastal management programs.

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