Overview
HAYNESVILLE GATHERING-230-ARKLA BASIN is an oil extraction facility in Ringgold, Louisiana, USA. It operates in the Haynesville Shale play, a major natural gas and oil region.
HAYNESVILLE GATHERING-230-ARKLA BASIN is an oil extraction facility located at 1880 Layfield Rd, Ringgold, Louisiana, in Bienville Parish. The facility is part of the Haynesville Shale, a prolific natural gas and oil formation spanning northwestern Louisiana and East Texas. As a gathering facility, it collects and processes hydrocarbons from nearby wells, supporting regional production. The facility operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act requirements for oil and gas operations. Louisiana's Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) oversees state-level permits. The NAICS codes 211120 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction) indicate a focus on both oil and gas. Typical gathering facilities include separators, tanks, and pipelines to prepare crude for transport. This facility plays a key role in the Haynesville Shale's infrastructure, contributing to the region's energy output. Its location in a rural area minimizes direct population exposure, but proximity to waterways requires spill prevention measures. The facility supports local employment and tax revenue while operating under federal and state environmental oversight.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Haynesville Shale, a region with active oil and gas development. Local environmental considerations include potential groundwater impacts from hydraulic fracturing and surface spills. Louisiana's coastal and wetland ecosystems are sensitive to hydrocarbon releases. The facility must comply with EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and state regulations to protect water resources.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 1880 Layfield Rd, Ringgold, Louisiana 71068, in Bienville Parish, USA.
It is an oil extraction gathering facility that collects and processes crude oil and natural gas from wells in the Haynesville Shale play.
The Haynesville Shale is a major natural gas and oil formation in northwestern Louisiana and East Texas, known for high-pressure, high-volume production.
The facility must comply with the U.S. Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and SPCC rules, enforced by the EPA and Louisiana DEQ.
The facility is operational, actively gathering and processing hydrocarbons from the Haynesville Shale.
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