Lapeyrouse Field Production Facility - Oil Extraction in Chauvin, Louisiana

Lapeyrouse Field Production Facility is an operational oil extraction site located on Highway 56, 6 miles southwest of Chauvin, Louisiana, in Terrebonne Parish. The facility is part of the United States' extensive oil infrastructure in the Gulf Coast region, a key area for domestic crude production. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating a focus on both oil and gas production. In the U.S., oil extraction facilities are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (Refinery MACT) and by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) for offshore operations, though this onshore facility falls under state and federal guidelines for well drilling and production. As a production facility in the Gulf Coast region, Lapeyrouse Field contributes to the local economy and energy supply. The site's proximity to coastal wetlands and the Gulf of Mexico underscores the importance of spill prevention and environmental management, typical for oil extraction operations in sensitive ecosystems.

The facility is situated in the Mississippi River Delta region, a biologically productive area with extensive wetlands and coastal marshes. Oil extraction here poses risks of spills and habitat disruption, requiring adherence to spill prevention plans and state regulations. The facility's operations are subject to Louisiana Department of Natural Resources oversight and federal EPA guidelines to minimize environmental impact.