Overview
Lake Enfermer Production Facility #4 is an operational oil extraction facility located near Golden Meadow, Louisiana, USA. It operates in the Gulf Coast region, a major hub for oil and gas production.
Lake Enfermer Production Facility #4 is an oil extraction facility located approximately 8 miles east-southeast of Golden Meadow, Louisiana, in Lafourche Parish. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's extensive oil and gas infrastructure, which supports both domestic energy supply and export markets. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) for offshore and coastal operations. Given its location in the Gulf Coast, it is subject to federal and state regulations governing oil extraction, including spill prevention and response requirements under the Clean Water Act and the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. The facility is situated in a coastal wetland ecosystem, which provides critical habitat for wildlife and acts as a natural buffer against storms. Its operations are part of a broader network of extraction sites that support the region's refining and petrochemical industries, contributing to the local economy and energy infrastructure.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Gulf Coast region, an area characterized by sensitive coastal wetlands and estuaries. These ecosystems support diverse wildlife and provide natural storm protection. Oil extraction activities in such areas carry inherent risks of spills and habitat disruption, requiring stringent containment and response measures to minimize environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
Lake Enfermer Production Facility #4 is located approximately 8 miles east-southeast of Golden Meadow, Louisiana, in Lafourche Parish, USA.
It is an oil extraction facility, part of the upstream oil and gas sector, focused on producing crude oil from subsurface reservoirs.
The facility is currently operational, actively engaged in oil extraction activities.
Oil extraction facilities in Louisiana must comply with U.S. EPA regulations such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level rules from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. Coastal sites also fall under BSEE oversight for safety and environmental protection.
Coastal oil extraction poses risks of oil spills, habitat disruption in wetlands, and impacts on local wildlife. Operators must implement spill prevention plans and adhere to strict monitoring and remediation requirements to protect the fragile ecosystem.
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