Overview
LEEVILLE CF #6 TANK BATTERY #1 is an operational oil extraction facility located near Leeville, Louisiana. It supports crude oil production in the Gulf Coast region.
LEEVILLE CF #6 TANK BATTERY #1 is an oil extraction facility located approximately 2 miles southwest of Leeville, Louisiana, in Lafourche Parish. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream oil and gas production. As an oil extraction facility in the United States, it operates under federal and state regulatory frameworks including the EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality permits. The facility's location in coastal Louisiana places it within a region with extensive oil and gas infrastructure, including pipelines and processing plants. The facility contributes to the regional oil supply chain, with production likely transported via pipeline or truck to refineries or storage terminals. Its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and sensitive coastal ecosystems necessitates adherence to spill prevention and response regulations under the Oil Pollution Act.
Environmental context
Located in coastal Louisiana, the facility operates in a region with high ecological sensitivity, including wetlands and estuaries. Oil extraction activities pose risks of spills and habitat disruption. Regulatory oversight includes the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and state-level coastal management programs.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 2 miles southwest of Leeville, Louisiana, in Lafourche Parish, with a postcode of 70357.
It is an oil extraction facility that separates crude oil, gas, and water from well production, storing oil temporarily before transport.
The facility is currently operational.
Facilities must comply with the EPA's Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Oil Pollution Act, as well as Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality permits for air emissions, wastewater, and spill prevention.
Key concerns include oil spills, habitat disruption in wetlands, air emissions from flaring and equipment, and groundwater contamination. Facilities must have spill response plans and adhere to SPCC rules.
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