Overview
Diversified Production LLC - Well Site #1180815 is an operational oil extraction facility located on Mink Ln in Louisa, Kentucky, United States. The site operates under NAICS code 211120, representing crude petroleum extraction.
Diversified Production LLC - Well Site #1180815 is an oil extraction facility situated on Mink Ln in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, United States. The site is operational and classified under NAICS code 211120, which covers crude petroleum extraction. As a well site in the Appalachian Basin, it contributes to the region's oil production, which is characterized by small to medium-scale operations compared to major basins like the Permian or Bakken. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level agencies such as the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection. Oil extraction in Kentucky is subject to the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state-specific drilling and production regulations. Typical well sites in this region use conventional extraction methods, with production volumes varying based on reservoir characteristics. The environmental significance of this site includes potential impacts on local water resources and air quality. Kentucky's oil fields are often located in rural areas, and operations must comply with spill prevention and groundwater protection measures. The facility's role in the local energy supply chain supports regional fuel production and economic activity in Lawrence County.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Appalachian region of Kentucky, an area with a history of oil and gas extraction. Local environmental concerns include potential groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, as well as air emissions from equipment and flaring. The site's proximity to rural communities and waterways necessitates adherence to spill prevention and waste management practices under state and federal regulations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located on Mink Ln in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, United States, with coordinates 38.160250, -82.673670.
It is an operational oil extraction well site that produces crude petroleum, classified under NAICS code 211120.
The well site is currently operational.
Oil extraction in Kentucky is regulated by the U.S. EPA under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state regulations from the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection, including drilling permits and waste management rules.
Oil extraction in the Appalachian Basin, including Kentucky, typically involves small to medium-scale well sites with conventional drilling methods, producing lower volumes compared to major U.S. basins.
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