LELEUX CENTRAL PRODUCTION FACILITY - Oil Extraction in Kaplan, Louisiana

LELEUX CENTRAL PRODUCTION FACILITY is an oil extraction facility located at 5045 Amerada Rd, Kaplan, Louisiana, in Vermilion County. The plant is operational and plays a role in the United States' oil infrastructure, situated in a region with significant oil and gas activity. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards and other applicable regulations. Oil extraction in Louisiana is subject to state and federal oversight, including the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) for offshore operations, though this facility is onshore. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its focus on extraction activities. As part of the oil extraction sector, this facility contributes to the local economy and energy supply. Its location in coastal Louisiana places it within a region with environmental sensitivities, including wetlands and waterways, where spill prevention and regulatory compliance are critical. The facility's operational status underscores its ongoing role in the area's industrial landscape.

The facility is located in coastal Louisiana, an area with extensive wetlands and waterways that are ecologically sensitive. Oil extraction operations in this region carry inherent risks of spills and habitat disruption. Regulatory frameworks such as the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and the Clean Water Act apply to mitigate these risks. The proximity to the Gulf Coast also invokes considerations under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.