Overview
ENERFIN FIELD SERVICES LLC - KINDER GATHERING SYSTEM is an oil extraction facility in Kinder, Louisiana, USA. It operates as a gathering system for crude oil production in the region.
ENERFIN FIELD SERVICES LLC - KINDER GATHERING SYSTEM is an oil extraction facility located at 266 W CLYDE CHACHERE in Kinder, Allen Parish, Louisiana. The facility is operational and serves as a gathering system for crude oil, supporting upstream production activities in the region. Its location in southwestern Louisiana places it within a major oil and gas producing area, near the Gulf Coast. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ). Oil extraction facilities in the US are subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) and Clean Water Act (CWA) regulations, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, typical for gathering systems that collect and transport production from multiple wells. As a gathering system, this facility plays a critical role in the midstream segment of the oil supply chain, connecting wellheads to processing plants or pipelines. Its operational status ensures continued support for local oil production, contributing to the energy infrastructure of Louisiana. The facility's environmental context includes proximity to wetlands and the Gulf Coast, necessitating spill prevention and response measures under the Oil Pollution Act.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Allen Parish, Louisiana, a region characterized by wetlands, forests, and proximity to the Gulf Coast. Oil extraction and gathering operations in this area pose risks of spills and leaks that could impact sensitive aquatic ecosystems. Regulatory oversight includes the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and state-level requirements for containment and reporting. The facility's gathering system involves pipeline transport, which requires integrity management to prevent releases.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 266 W CLYDE CHACHERE in Kinder, Allen Parish, Louisiana, USA.
It is an oil extraction facility that operates as a gathering system, collecting crude oil from nearby wells and transporting it for processing or pipeline delivery.
The facility is currently operational.
The facility is subject to US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Oil Pollution Act, as well as Louisiana state environmental requirements.
Gathering systems are midstream facilities that connect multiple oil wells to processing plants or pipelines, playing a critical role in the efficient transport of crude oil from production sites.
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