Overview
Kimball Properties LLC #1 Gathering Station - Livonia Field is an operational oil extraction facility in Livonia, Louisiana. It serves as a gathering station for crude oil production in the region.
Kimball Properties LLC #1 Gathering Station - Livonia Field is an operational oil extraction facility located in Livonia, Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility functions as a gathering station, collecting crude oil from nearby wells for processing and transport. It operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations). The facility is situated in the Louisiana oil patch, a region with extensive oil and gas infrastructure. Operations are subject to federal regulations including EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas facilities and state-level Louisiana Department of Natural Resources oversight. Typical gathering stations in this area include separators, tanks, and metering equipment to handle produced fluids. As a gathering station, this facility plays a critical role in the local oil supply chain by aggregating production from multiple wells before delivery to pipelines or refineries. Its location in Pointe Coupee Parish places it within the Mississippi River corridor, an area with significant hydrocarbon activity and associated environmental considerations.
Environmental context
The facility operates in the Mississippi River Delta region, an ecologically sensitive area with wetlands and waterways. Oil extraction and gathering activities pose risks of spills and leaks that could impact local ecosystems. Regulatory oversight includes EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and state-level requirements for containment and reporting. The proximity to the river also necessitates compliance with Clean Water Act provisions for stormwater management and discharge prevention.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Livonia, Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States.
A gathering station collects crude oil and natural gas from multiple production wells, separates the fluids, and prepares them for transport to refineries or pipelines.
Oil gathering stations are regulated under EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules, and state-level environmental agencies.
Oil extraction in Louisiana's wetlands can lead to habitat disruption, water pollution from spills, and subsidence. Facilities must comply with Clean Water Act and state regulations to minimize impacts.
Gathering station capacities vary widely, but small to medium stations in Louisiana typically handle from a few hundred to several thousand barrels of oil per day.
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