Overview
DUPONT 95 #1 & 95 #2 TANK BATTERY - ERWINVILLE FIELD is an operational oil extraction facility located in Erwinville, Louisiana, United States. It operates under NAICS code 211120, representing crude petroleum extraction.
DUPONT 95 #1 & 95 #2 TANK BATTERY - ERWINVILLE FIELD is an operational oil extraction facility located in Erwinville, West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is part of the Erwinville Field and is classified under NAICS code 211120 for crude petroleum extraction. As a tank battery, it serves as a collection point for crude oil from nearby wells before transport. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ). Oil extraction in Louisiana is subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) and Clean Water Act (CWA) regulations, including spill prevention and control measures. The facility's scale is typical for a tank battery in the region, handling moderate volumes of crude oil. Located in the Mississippi River Delta region, the facility is situated in an area with significant oil and gas infrastructure. The proximity to the Mississippi River and coastal wetlands presents environmental considerations related to spill risk and habitat protection. The facility's role in the local oil supply chain contributes to the regional energy economy.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Mississippi River Delta region, an ecologically sensitive area with extensive wetlands and waterways. Oil extraction operations in this region face heightened spill risks due to the proximity to the Mississippi River and coastal ecosystems. Regulatory oversight includes EPA spill prevention, control, and countermeasure (SPCC) plans and state-level requirements for wetland protection and waste management.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 3.5 miles southwest of Erwinville, Louisiana, in West Baton Rouge Parish, United States.
It is an oil extraction facility that operates as a tank battery, collecting crude oil from wells in the Erwinville Field for processing and transport.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction in Louisiana is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) for state-level permits and spill prevention.
Tank batteries in the Mississippi Delta region face spill risks due to proximity to waterways and wetlands. Operators must comply with EPA spill prevention plans and state regulations to protect sensitive ecosystems.
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