Overview
JOHN L NOEL #1 TANK BATTERY - FORDOCHE FIELD is an operational oil extraction facility in Blanks, Louisiana, USA. It supports crude petroleum and natural gas extraction activities in the Fordoche Field.
JOHN L NOEL #1 TANK BATTERY - FORDOCHE FIELD is an operational oil extraction facility located in Blanks, Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is part of the Fordoche Field, a known oil and gas producing area, and operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). As an oil extraction facility in Louisiana, it operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. The facility is subject to federal regulations such as the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act, as well as state-specific oil and gas extraction rules. Typical operations involve separation of oil, gas, and water, with storage in tank batteries before transport. The facility's location in the Mississippi River Delta region places it in an area with significant oil and gas infrastructure. The environmental context includes proximity to wetlands and waterways, which necessitates careful management of produced water and potential spill risks. The facility contributes to the regional energy supply and local economy.
Environmental context
Located in the Mississippi River Delta region, the facility operates in an area with extensive wetlands and waterways. Oil extraction activities here require careful management of produced water and potential hydrocarbon spills to protect sensitive aquatic ecosystems. The facility is subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Water Act and Oil Pollution Act, which mandate spill prevention and response plans.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located off Highway 190, 0.5 miles northeast of Blanks, Louisiana, in Pointe Coupee Parish, United States.
It is an oil extraction facility, specifically a tank battery that separates and stores crude oil and natural gas from the Fordoche Field.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in Louisiana must comply with U.S. EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Oil Pollution Act, as well as state regulations from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.
The Mississippi River Delta contains sensitive wetlands and waterways, so oil extraction requires strict spill prevention and produced water management to protect aquatic ecosystems and comply with environmental regulations.
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