LACOUR 43 #1 PRODUCTION FACILITY - Oil Extraction in Batchelor, Louisiana

LACOUR 43 #1 PRODUCTION FACILITY is an operational oil extraction facility located near Batchelor, Louisiana, in Pointe Coupee Parish. The facility is part of the United States' extensive oil and gas infrastructure, contributing to domestic crude petroleum and natural gas extraction as classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. Operating within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), the facility adheres to standards such as the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT and offshore drilling regulations. Louisiana's coastal environment necessitates compliance with spill prevention and response protocols under the Oil Pollution Act. The facility's location in the Mississippi River Delta region places it in an ecologically sensitive area with wetlands and waterways. Its operations are subject to state and federal oversight to minimize environmental impact, including water management and air quality controls typical of oil extraction sites in the Gulf Coast region.

Located in Louisiana's Mississippi River Delta, the facility operates in a region with extensive wetlands and waterways, posing risks of oil spills and habitat disruption. Regulatory compliance under the Clean Water Act and Oil Pollution Act is critical to protect local ecosystems. The facility's proximity to the Atchafalaya Basin emphasizes the need for robust spill prevention and response measures.