GOM SHELF LLC Oil Extraction Facility in Gibson, Louisiana

GOM SHELF LLC is an oil extraction facility located at 499 Powhattan Ct, Gibson, Louisiana, in Terrebonne County. The facility is operational and contributes to the United States' oil production from the Gulf of Mexico shelf, a region known for its significant hydrocarbon reserves. The facility's NAICS codes (211120 and 213112) indicate it engages in crude petroleum extraction and support activities for oil and gas operations. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE). Offshore oil extraction in the Gulf of Mexico is subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards and BSEE safety and environmental management systems. The facility's coastal siting in Louisiana places it within a region with extensive oil infrastructure, including pipelines and refineries. As part of the Gulf of Mexico shelf production, GOM SHELF LLC contributes to the domestic energy supply. The facility's operations are integrated into the broader downstream product mix, supplying crude to refineries along the Gulf Coast. The environmental context includes proximity to coastal wetlands, requiring adherence to spill prevention and response regulations under the Oil Pollution Act.

Located in coastal Louisiana, the facility operates in an ecologically sensitive region with extensive wetlands and marine habitats. Oil extraction activities pose risks of spills and discharges, regulated under the Clean Water Act and Oil Pollution Act. The facility must comply with BSEE's safety and environmental management systems to mitigate impacts on the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem.