Lake Barre Compressor Station #1 - Oil Extraction Facility in Cocodrie, Louisiana

Lake Barre Compressor Station #1 is an operational oil extraction facility located approximately 7 miles east of Cocodrie, Louisiana, in Terrebonne Parish. The facility is situated in the Gulf Coast region, a major hub for oil and gas extraction in the United States. Its primary function is to compress and transport natural gas and crude oil from nearby wells, supporting the broader energy infrastructure of the area. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. Key regulations include the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards for emissions control and the Clean Water Act for discharge management. As a compressor station, it plays a critical role in maintaining pipeline pressure for efficient hydrocarbon transport, a common component of midstream oil infrastructure in the Gulf Coast. Lake Barre Compressor Station #1 contributes to the regional energy supply, serving both domestic and industrial markets. Its location in a coastal wetland area underscores the importance of spill prevention and environmental monitoring. The facility's operational status ensures continued support for local oil extraction activities, which are vital to the state's economy and energy security.

The facility is located in the Mississippi River Delta, a ecologically sensitive coastal wetland region. Oil extraction and compression activities pose risks of hydrocarbon spills and emissions, which can impact local water quality and marsh ecosystems. Regulatory frameworks such as the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and the Clean Water Act are critical for mitigating these risks. The area's vulnerability to hurricanes also necessitates robust emergency response planning.