Overview
FAUSSE POINT TANK BATTERY #2 is an operational oil extraction facility in Loreauville, Louisiana. It supports crude oil production in the Gulf Coast region.
FAUSSE POINT TANK BATTERY #2 is an oil extraction facility located in Loreauville, Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It operates within the United States' mature oil and gas infrastructure network, contributing to the region's upstream petroleum sector. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating a focus on both crude oil and associated hydrocarbon liquids. As a tank battery, it serves as a collection point for produced fluids from nearby wells, where oil, gas, and water are separated before transport. Operations are subject to federal and state regulations, including EPA's Clean Air Act and Louisiana Department of Natural Resources oversight. Situated in the Gulf Coast region, this facility operates in an area with extensive oil infrastructure and a history of petroleum extraction. Its role in gathering and processing crude oil supports downstream refining and petrochemical industries, which are significant to the local and national economy.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Mississippi River Delta region, an ecologically sensitive area with wetlands and coastal habitats. Oil extraction activities here involve risks of spills and emissions, which are regulated under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. The proximity to waterways requires careful management of produced water and potential brine discharges to protect aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
FAUSSE POINT TANK BATTERY #2 is located approximately 7.1 miles southeast of Loreauville, in Iberia Parish, Louisiana, United States.
It is an oil extraction facility that serves as a tank battery, collecting and separating crude oil, natural gas, and water from nearby wells before the oil is transported for further processing.
The facility is currently operational, supporting ongoing oil production in the region.
Oil extraction facilities in Louisiana must comply with federal regulations such as the Clean Air Act (including Refinery MACT for certain sources) and the Clean Water Act, as well as state regulations from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Environmental Quality.
A tank battery is a group of storage tanks and associated equipment used to collect crude oil and natural gas from production wells. It typically includes separators, tanks, and piping to separate oil, gas, and water, and to store the oil before it is transported via pipeline or truck.
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