Overview
GOM Shelf LLC - Sea Robin Condensate Removal Facility is an operational oil extraction plant located in Erath, Louisiana, USA. It processes natural gas condensate from offshore Gulf of Mexico production.
GOM Shelf LLC - Sea Robin Condensate Removal Facility is an operational oil extraction plant located at 5533 Aristide Rd, Erath, Louisiana, in Vermilion Parish. The facility is part of the Sea Robin gas processing system, which handles natural gas and condensate from offshore Gulf of Mexico wells. As a condensate removal facility, it separates liquid hydrocarbons from natural gas, contributing to the region's midstream infrastructure. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations and Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality permits. Condensate removal facilities typically use separation, stabilization, and storage processes. The plant's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, and support activities for oil and gas operations. This facility plays a key role in processing hydrocarbons from the Gulf of Mexico shelf, supporting downstream refineries and petrochemical plants along the Louisiana Gulf Coast. Its location in a coastal region with extensive oil and gas infrastructure means it contributes to both local employment and energy supply, while operating under environmental oversight to manage emissions and spill risks.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in coastal Louisiana, an area with high ecological sensitivity due to wetlands and estuaries. Condensate removal involves handling volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and potential spill risks. Operations are subject to EPA's NSPS for oil and gas, which regulate emissions from storage tanks and separators. The Gulf Coast region also faces hurricane risks, requiring robust spill prevention and response plans under the Clean Water Act and OPA 90.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 5533 Aristide Rd, Erath, Louisiana 70533, in Vermilion Parish, USA.
It separates liquid condensate from natural gas produced from offshore Gulf of Mexico wells, preparing the gas for pipeline transport and stabilizing the condensate for storage or sale.
The facility is operated by GOM Shelf LLC, a company involved in Gulf of Mexico oil and gas production and processing.
The facility must comply with U.S. EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act NSPS for oil and gas, Clean Water Act spill prevention, and Louisiana state environmental permits.
The Sea Robin system is a major gas gathering and processing network that handles production from multiple offshore fields, supporting energy supply to the U.S. Gulf Coast.
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