Overview
ExxonMobil E Mud Lake Compressor Station is an oil extraction facility in Cameron, Louisiana, supporting natural gas processing and transport. It operates under US EPA and BSEE regulations.
ExxonMobil E Mud Lake Compressor Station is an oil extraction facility located at 5282 Gulf Beach Hwy in Cameron, Louisiana, within Cameron County. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional oil and gas infrastructure, primarily supporting natural gas compression and transport for ExxonMobil's operations in the Gulf Coast region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) for offshore-related activities. As part of the oil extraction sector, it adheres to Clean Air Act regulations, including Refinery MACT standards, and MARPOL Annex I for spill prevention. The facility's NAICS code 211120 indicates it is involved in crude petroleum extraction, with typical operations including compression, dehydration, and separation of natural gas liquids. Located in coastal Louisiana, the facility is situated in an area with significant ecological value, including wetlands and estuarine habitats. Its operations are subject to stringent environmental monitoring to mitigate risks of spills and emissions. The facility contributes to the regional energy supply chain, supporting downstream refining and petrochemical industries along the Gulf Coast.
Environmental context
The facility is located in coastal Louisiana, an area characterized by sensitive wetlands, marshes, and estuarine ecosystems. Oil extraction operations in this region pose risks of hydrocarbon spills and air emissions, which are regulated under the Clean Air Act and MARPOL Annex I. The proximity to the Gulf of Mexico necessitates robust spill prevention and response measures to protect aquatic habitats and wildlife.
Frequently asked questions
ExxonMobil E Mud Lake Compressor Station is located at 5282 Gulf Beach Hwy, Cameron, Louisiana 70631, in Cameron County, United States.
It is an oil extraction facility that compresses and processes natural gas from nearby wells, supporting the transport of hydrocarbons to downstream markets.
The facility is operated by ExxonMobil, a major oil and gas company with extensive operations in the Gulf Coast region.
The facility must comply with US EPA Clean Air Act regulations, including Refinery MACT standards, and BSEE requirements for offshore-related activities. Spill prevention is governed by MARPOL Annex I.
It plays a key role in gathering and compressing natural gas from the Gulf of Mexico, feeding into the regional pipeline network that supplies refineries and petrochemical plants along the Louisiana coast.
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