Overview
LAFITTE CENTRAL FACILITY 10 TANK BATTERY #8 is an operational oil extraction facility located near Lafitte, Louisiana, USA. It supports crude oil production in the Gulf Coast region.
LAFITTE CENTRAL FACILITY 10 TANK BATTERY #8 is an oil extraction facility located approximately 8 miles southeast of Lafitte, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The facility operates within the United States' mature Gulf Coast oil infrastructure network, which is subject to federal and state regulations including EPA CAA Refinery MACT and BSEE offshore standards. The facility's primary function is crude oil extraction and initial processing, typical of tank battery operations in the region. The Nelson complexity index for such facilities is generally low compared to refineries, focusing on separation and storage. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating a combined production profile. Located in coastal Louisiana, the facility operates in an ecologically sensitive area with wetlands and estuaries. Spill prevention and response are critical, governed by the Clean Water Act and MARPOL Annex I. The facility's role in the local energy supply chain supports regional refining and petrochemical industries.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Mississippi River Delta region, characterized by marshes, bayous, and coastal wetlands that provide critical habitat for fish and wildlife. Oil extraction operations in this area face heightened spill risk due to proximity to waterways and hurricane-prone weather. Regulatory oversight includes the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and state-level coastal zone management programs.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 8 miles southeast of Lafitte, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, USA, with a postal code of 70067.
It is an oil extraction facility that handles crude oil production and initial processing, including separation and storage, as part of a tank battery operation.
The facility is currently operational, contributing to oil production in the Gulf Coast region.
Facilities must comply with the EPA's Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards, Clean Water Act SPCC rules, and state coastal zone management regulations. Offshore operations also follow BSEE and MARPOL Annex I requirements.
The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate the facility extracts both crude oil and natural gas liquids, reflecting a diversified production profile.
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