FRESHWATER TERMINAL FACILITY - Oil Extraction in Pecan Island, Louisiana

FRESHWATER TERMINAL FACILITY is an oil extraction facility situated at 41902 Hwy 3147 in Pecan Island, Louisiana, within Vermilion Parish. The facility is operational and plays a role in the United States' oil extraction sector, which is heavily concentrated in the Gulf Coast region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), as well as state-level regulations from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ). Oil extraction facilities in this region typically employ conventional drilling and production techniques, with a focus on onshore and coastal operations. As part of the broader Louisiana oil infrastructure, FRESHWATER TERMINAL FACILITY contributes to the state's significant crude oil production capacity. The facility's location near the Gulf Coast underscores its role in the supply chain, with potential implications for local environmental monitoring and spill prevention measures.

Located in coastal Louisiana, the facility operates in an ecologically sensitive region characterized by wetlands and estuaries. Oil extraction activities here require adherence to spill prevention and response protocols under the Clean Water Act and state regulations. The proximity to the Gulf of Mexico also necessitates compliance with MARPOL Annex I for any marine-related operations.