E Dupuis Tank Battery - Anse LaButte Field: Oil Extraction in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana

E Dupuis Tank Battery - Anse LaButte Field is an oil extraction facility located approximately 2.75 miles southwest of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, in St. Martin Parish. The facility is part of the Anse LaButte Field and is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). It operates as a tank battery, a common infrastructure component in oil fields for gathering, storing, and initial processing of crude oil before transport. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. Oil extraction in Louisiana is subject to the Clean Air Act (including Refinery MACT standards for downstream processing) and the Clean Water Act, which governs produced water management and spill prevention. The facility's scale is typical of a small to medium tank battery in the Gulf Coast region, supporting local production from the Anse LaButte Field. As part of the broader Louisiana oil infrastructure, this facility contributes to the state's significant crude oil production, which is a key component of the U.S. energy supply. The Anse LaButte Field is located in the Gulf Coast Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas activity. The facility's operational status ensures continued support for regional energy needs and local employment.

The facility is situated in the Gulf Coast region, an area with high ecological sensitivity due to coastal wetlands and bayous. Oil extraction operations pose risks of spills and groundwater contamination, which are mitigated by regulatory requirements under the Clean Water Act and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans. The proximity to the Atchafalaya Basin, a major wetland ecosystem, underscores the need for robust environmental management practices.