Overview
Fontaine Farms #1 Tank Battery - Frisco Field is an operational oil extraction facility in Livonia, Louisiana, United States. It serves as a tank battery for crude oil gathering in the Frisco Field area.
Fontaine Farms #1 Tank Battery - Frisco Field is an oil extraction facility located in Livonia, Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and functions as a tank battery for collecting and storing crude oil from nearby wells in the Frisco Field. As part of the broader oil extraction infrastructure in Louisiana, it contributes to the state's significant crude oil production capacity. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ). Oil extraction facilities like this tank battery are subject to EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for crude oil and natural gas production, as well as state-level permitting for air emissions and wastewater management. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate the facility's involvement in both oil and gas extraction activities. Located in a region with a long history of oil and gas development, the facility plays a role in the local energy supply chain. Its proximity to the Mississippi River and the Gulf Coast highlights the logistical advantages for crude oil transport. The facility's operational status ensures continued contribution to the regional economy and energy infrastructure.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Mississippi River Delta region, an ecologically sensitive area with extensive wetlands and diverse wildlife. Oil extraction activities in this region pose risks of spills and habitat disruption. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and LDEQ includes spill prevention and response plans to mitigate environmental impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Livonia, Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States, approximately 1.8 miles north of the town center.
It is an oil extraction tank battery that collects and stores crude oil from wells in the Frisco Field, serving as a gathering point for further transport and processing.
The facility is currently operational, actively involved in crude oil extraction and gathering activities.
Oil extraction facilities in Louisiana must comply with EPA regulations such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state regulations from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) for permitting and emissions control.
The Frisco Field is part of Louisiana's historic oil-producing regions, contributing to the state's crude oil output and supporting local energy infrastructure.
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