Risk: Medium Oil Extraction Operational

HEATH BENTLEY LEASES - RODESSA FIELD Oil Extraction Facility, Rodessa, Louisiana

RODESSA, Louisiana, United States

Overview

HEATH BENTLEY LEASES - RODESSA FIELD is an operational oil extraction facility located in Rodessa, Louisiana, United States. It operates within the Rodessa Field, a historic oil-producing region in Caddo Parish.

HEATH BENTLEY LEASES - RODESSA FIELD is an oil extraction facility located in Rodessa, Louisiana, within the United States. The facility is situated in the Rodessa Field, a notable oil-producing area in Caddo Parish, and is currently operational. As part of the oil extraction sector, this facility contributes to the region's hydrocarbon production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Air Act (CAA) and Clean Water Act (CWA) regulations, as well as state-level oversight from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. The NAICS codes associated with the facility (211111, 211120, 213112) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, and support activities for oil and gas operations. Typical oil extraction in this region involves conventional drilling and production techniques, with a focus on maximizing recovery from mature fields. The Rodessa Field has a long history of oil production, and this facility plays a role in maintaining output from this area. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local water resources and air quality, managed through regulatory compliance. The facility's operations are part of the broader oil infrastructure in Louisiana, a state with significant petroleum production and refining capacity.

Environmental context

The facility is located in the Rodessa Field, a region with a history of oil extraction that can impact local ecosystems. Potential environmental concerns include groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from equipment, and surface spills. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality aims to mitigate these risks through permits and monitoring.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in the Rodessa Field in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States, near the town of Rodessa.

It is an oil extraction facility, involved in the production of crude petroleum and natural gas.

The facility is currently operational.

Oil extraction in Louisiana is regulated by the EPA under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state agencies like the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources and Department of Environmental Quality.

Key concerns include groundwater contamination, air emissions, and surface spills, which are managed through permits and monitoring programs.

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