Overview
KENT 41H #1 Production Facility is an operational oil extraction site in Kentwood, Louisiana, USA. It serves the Northwest Wilmer Field, contributing to regional crude oil production.
KENT 41H #1 Production Facility is an operational oil extraction site located approximately 7.5 miles southeast of Kentwood, Louisiana, in Tangipahoa Parish. The facility is part of the Northwest Wilmer Field and operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating a focus on both oil and associated gas liquids. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes the EPA's Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards for upstream oil and gas operations, as well as state-level regulations from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. Typical oil extraction in this region involves conventional vertical or horizontal wells with artificial lift systems, though specific technology details for this site are not disclosed. As part of the broader Gulf Coast oil infrastructure, this facility contributes to Louisiana's significant crude oil production capacity. Its location in a rural area near Kentwood minimizes direct urban impact, but operations are subject to environmental oversight regarding emissions, water management, and spill prevention under federal and state laws.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Tangipahoa Parish, characterized by mixed forest and agricultural land. Oil extraction activities in this region pose risks of groundwater contamination from produced water and potential spills during transport. Louisiana's coastal proximity also raises considerations for wetland and watershed protection, though this inland site is less exposed than coastal facilities. Regulatory compliance with the Clean Water Act and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules is essential.
Frequently asked questions
KENT 41H #1 Production Facility is located approximately 7.5 miles southeast of Kentwood, Louisiana, in Tangipahoa Parish, USA.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude oil and natural gas liquids from the Northwest Wilmer Field.
The Northwest Wilmer Field is an oil and gas field in Louisiana, developed through multiple production facilities like KENT 41H #1 to extract hydrocarbons from subsurface reservoirs.
Facilities must comply with the EPA's Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and SPCC rules, as well as Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality regulations for emissions, water discharge, and waste management.
Risks include groundwater contamination from produced water, soil pollution from spills, and habitat disruption. Operators must implement spill prevention and monitoring plans to mitigate these impacts.
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