JS Kean Etal A #1 Tank Battery - Oil Extraction in Lottie, Louisiana

JS Kean Etal A #1 Tank Battery is an operational oil extraction facility located in Lottie, Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, USA. The facility is part of the Bayou Latenache Field, a conventional oil production area in the Gulf Coast region. As a tank battery, it collects and temporarily stores crude oil from nearby wells before transport, playing a key role in the upstream oil sector. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations and Louisiana Department of Natural Resources oversight. Typical tank batteries in this region include separators, storage tanks, and sometimes gas processing equipment. The facility's NAICS codes (211111, 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, consistent with its role in the Bayou Latenache Field. The Bayou Latenache Field is located in the Mississippi River Delta region, an area with extensive oil and gas infrastructure. The facility's proximity to waterways and wetlands necessitates careful environmental management to prevent spills and emissions. Its operational status supports local energy supply and contributes to Louisiana's significant oil production, which is a major component of the state's economy.

The facility is situated in the Mississippi River Delta region, characterized by wetlands, bayous, and coastal ecosystems. Oil extraction operations in this area pose risks of hydrocarbon spills and emissions, which can impact sensitive aquatic habitats. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, along with state-level spill prevention plans, aims to mitigate these risks. The facility's design as a tank battery includes secondary containment and vapor recovery systems to reduce environmental impact.