JOHNSON 12-15-11 PAD - Oil Extraction Facility in Poole, Louisiana

JOHNSON 12-15-11 PAD is an operational oil extraction facility situated in Poole, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is part of the extensive oil and gas infrastructure in the region, which is a key area for domestic hydrocarbon production. The plant's location in the Haynesville Shale play, a major natural gas and oil producing formation, underscores its significance in the U.S. energy landscape. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its involvement in both oil and natural gas liquids production. In the United States, oil extraction facilities like this one are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), as well as state-level agencies such as the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. Typical operations involve drilling, well completion, and production, with associated infrastructure for separation, storage, and transport. Environmental considerations for oil extraction in Louisiana include potential impacts on local wetlands and water bodies, as well as air emissions from flaring and equipment. The facility's proximity to the Red River and the broader Mississippi River delta ecosystem necessitates careful management of produced water and spill prevention. As part of the U.S. oil and gas sector, this facility contributes to domestic energy supply while operating under a comprehensive regulatory framework aimed at minimizing environmental risks.

The facility is located in the Haynesville Shale region of northwestern Louisiana, an area characterized by mixed pine-hardwood forests and agricultural land. Oil extraction activities can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and water resources through potential spills or improper disposal of produced water. The region's humid subtropical climate and proximity to the Red River watershed require adherence to state and federal regulations for stormwater management and spill prevention.