GREMILLION #2 TANK BATTERY - FRISCO FIELD: Oil Extraction Facility in Torbert, Louisiana

GREMILLION #2 TANK BATTERY - FRISCO FIELD is an oil extraction facility located off Highway 978, 2.5 miles northwest of Torbert, Louisiana, in Pointe Coupee Parish. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional oil production infrastructure of the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. Oil extraction facilities in Louisiana are subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), including spill prevention and control measures. The facility's NAICS codes (211111, 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. As part of the Frisco Field, this tank battery contributes to the local oil supply chain. The facility's location in a rural area near the Mississippi River corridor places it within a region with significant oil and gas infrastructure. Its operational status supports ongoing production and economic activity in the area.

The facility is situated in a region with a history of oil extraction, which can pose risks of soil and water contamination from spills or leaks. Louisiana's coastal and riverine environments are sensitive to hydrocarbon releases, and facilities like this are subject to spill prevention and response regulations under the Clean Water Act and state laws. The proximity to the Mississippi River adds potential for downstream impacts in the event of a major spill.