Overview
Farley 22 #3 Facility is an operational oil extraction site in Dubach, Louisiana, United States. It operates under US EPA regulations for oil and gas extraction.
Farley 22 #3 Facility is an oil extraction plant located in Dubach, Lincoln County, Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the larger Gulf Coast oil infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for water discharges. Oil extraction in Louisiana is subject to state regulations from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. Typical extraction methods in the region include conventional drilling and hydraulic fracturing. As an oil extraction facility, Farley 22 #3 plays a role in the local energy supply chain. The facility's location in northern Louisiana places it within the Haynesville Shale area, a significant natural gas and oil producing region. Its operations contribute to the economic activity of Dubach and Lincoln County.
Environmental context
Oil extraction facilities in Louisiana face environmental considerations including potential impacts on local water resources and air quality. The facility is located in a region with active oil and gas production, where regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to minimize environmental risks. Spill prevention and groundwater monitoring are typical operational requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Farley 22 #3 Facility is located on Rives Road, 6.79 miles southwest of Dubach, Louisiana, in Lincoln County, United States.
Farley 22 #3 Facility is an oil extraction site that produces crude oil from underground reservoirs. It is currently operational.
Oil extraction in Louisiana is regulated by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as by the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.
Environmental risks include potential spills, groundwater contamination, air emissions, and habitat disruption. Facilities must comply with spill prevention plans and emission controls.
The Haynesville Shale is a major natural gas and oil producing formation in northern Louisiana and East Texas, contributing significantly to US energy production.
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