Kirby Bros 12-1 Oil Extraction Facility, Frierson, Louisiana

Kirby Bros 12-1 is an oil extraction facility located in Frierson, DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is currently operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the larger Gulf Coast petroleum industry. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. Oil extraction in Louisiana is subject to Clean Air Act regulations, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations, as well as state-level permitting and oversight. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. As an oil extraction site, Kirby Bros 12-1 plays a role in the local energy supply chain. The facility's location in the Haynesville Shale region places it within a significant natural gas and oil producing area. Its operations contribute to the economic activity of DeSoto Parish and the broader Louisiana energy sector.

Oil extraction facilities in Louisiana operate in a region with sensitive coastal and wetland ecosystems. The facility's location inland in DeSoto Parish reduces direct spill risk to coastal waters, but operations still require careful management of produced water and emissions. Regulatory oversight from the EPA and state agencies aims to minimize environmental impacts through permits and monitoring.