Duck Lake Central Production Facility - Oil Extraction in St. Martinville, Louisiana

The Duck Lake Central Production Facility is an oil extraction plant located in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's oil production, contributing to the broader energy supply chain in the Gulf Coast area. As an oil extraction facility, it operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) for offshore activities, though this facility is onshore. The facility is classified under NAICS code 211120 for oil and gas extraction, indicating its primary function in crude petroleum production. Typical operations involve drilling, well operation, and separation of oil, gas, and water. The facility's location in Louisiana places it within a major oil-producing state with extensive pipeline networks and refining capacity. Its operational status ensures continued contribution to local and national energy needs. The environmental context includes proximity to wetlands and the Mississippi River delta, necessitating adherence to spill prevention and response regulations.

Located in the Mississippi River delta region, the facility operates in an area with sensitive wetland ecosystems. Oil extraction activities here require compliance with spill prevention and response regulations under the Clean Water Act and the Oil Pollution Act. The region's coastal geography poses risks of oil spills impacting marshes and aquatic habitats, making environmental management crucial.