Overview
DUPONT 96 #3 TANK BATTERY - BAYOU CHOLPE FIELD is an operational oil extraction facility in Erwinville, Louisiana, United States. It is part of the Bayou Cholpe Field and operates under NAICS code 211120.
DUPONT 96 #3 TANK BATTERY - BAYOU CHOLPE FIELD is an oil extraction facility located in Erwinville, West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a tank battery for the Bayou Cholpe Field, a key site for crude oil production in the region. Its location in the Mississippi River Delta places it within a major oil-producing area of the Gulf Coast. The facility operates under NAICS code 211120, which covers oil and gas extraction. In the United States, oil extraction facilities are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards and by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) for offshore operations, though this facility is onshore. State-level regulations from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources also apply, including spill prevention and waste management requirements. As a tank battery, this facility plays a critical role in gathering and storing crude oil from nearby wells before transport. Its location in a wetland-rich area necessitates careful environmental management to prevent spills and protect local ecosystems. The facility's operational status ensures continued contribution to the region's oil supply chain.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Mississippi River Delta, a region characterized by wetlands, bayous, and diverse wildlife. Oil extraction in this area poses risks of spills and habitat disruption, requiring adherence to spill prevention and response plans. The facility's proximity to water bodies increases the importance of containment measures to protect aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Erwinville, West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States, near the Bayou Cholpe Field.
It is an oil extraction tank battery that gathers and stores crude oil from wells in the Bayou Cholpe Field before transport.
The facility is currently operational.
Facilities like this are regulated by the EPA under the Clean Air Act and by state agencies such as the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, covering emissions, spill prevention, and waste management.
A tank battery is a group of storage tanks that collect crude oil from multiple wells, allowing for temporary storage and measurement before the oil is transported via pipeline or truck.
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