Overview
Eugene Island Block 24 A is an operational oil extraction facility in Abbeville, Louisiana, United States. It is part of the Gulf of Mexico offshore oil infrastructure.
Eugene Island Block 24 A is an oil extraction facility located at 25817 Hwy 333 in Abbeville, Louisiana, within Vermilion Parish. The facility is operational and contributes to the United States' domestic oil production, particularly from the Gulf of Mexico region. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), which enforce standards for offshore oil extraction. The NAICS code 211120 indicates crude petroleum extraction, typical for facilities in this area. As part of the Gulf Coast oil infrastructure, Eugene Island Block 24 A plays a role in regional energy supply. Its coastal location necessitates adherence to spill prevention and response protocols under the Clean Water Act and OPA 90.
Environmental context
Located in coastal Louisiana, the facility operates in a region with sensitive wetland and marine ecosystems. Offshore oil extraction poses risks of oil spills, which can impact local fisheries and wildlife. Regulatory frameworks such as the EPA's CAA Refinery MACT and BSEE's offshore safety rules aim to mitigate these risks.
Frequently asked questions
Eugene Island Block 24 A is located at 25817 Hwy 333 in Abbeville, Louisiana, United States, within Vermilion Parish.
It is an oil extraction facility, classified under NAICS code 211120 for crude petroleum extraction.
The facility is currently operational.
Offshore oil extraction in the Gulf of Mexico is regulated by the EPA under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, and by BSEE for safety and environmental compliance.
Offshore oil extraction poses risks of oil spills, which can harm marine ecosystems and coastal communities. Facilities must have spill response plans under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.
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