Denbury Onshore LLC Tinsley Central Facility - Oil Extraction in Tinsley, Mississippi

Denbury Onshore LLC's Tinsley Central Facility is an oil extraction site located off Oil City Road in Tinsley, Yazoo County, Mississippi. The facility is operational and plays a role in the state's oil production landscape, which is part of the larger Gulf Coast petroleum infrastructure. The facility operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act requirements for oil extraction. Typical oil extraction operations in Mississippi involve enhanced oil recovery techniques, such as CO2 injection, which Denbury is known for. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. As part of Denbury's network, the Tinsley Central Facility supports the company's focus on carbon dioxide-enhanced oil recovery. This method not only increases oil recovery but also sequesters CO2, contributing to lower carbon intensity compared to conventional extraction. The facility's location in the Mississippi interior reduces coastal spill risks associated with offshore operations.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Yazoo County, Mississippi, away from major water bodies, which reduces the risk of large-scale water pollution from spills. However, oil extraction activities can impact local groundwater and soil through potential leaks or improper waste disposal. The use of CO2-enhanced recovery, while beneficial for carbon sequestration, requires careful management of injected fluids to prevent subsurface migration. Regulatory oversight by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and EPA ensures compliance with environmental standards.