Risk: Medium Oil Extraction Operational

LICHTENBERG #3 PRODUCTION FACILITY - MORGANZA FIELD: Oil Extraction in Labarre, Louisiana

LABARRE, Louisiana, United States

Overview

LICHTENBERG #3 PRODUCTION FACILITY - MORGANZA FIELD is an operational oil extraction facility in Labarre, Louisiana. It is part of the Morganza Field and operates under US federal and state regulations.

LICHTENBERG #3 PRODUCTION FACILITY - MORGANZA FIELD is an oil extraction facility located in Labarre, Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, situated within the Morganza Field. As part of the United States' oil infrastructure, it operates under the regulatory oversight of agencies such as the EPA and state-level authorities. The facility's technical specifications are not detailed in available data, but typical oil extraction operations in Louisiana involve drilling and production from onshore wells. The US regulatory framework for oil extraction includes the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), with specific requirements for emissions and wastewater management. Louisiana's Department of Natural Resources also oversees state-level permitting and safety standards. The facility's location in Louisiana places it within a region with extensive oil and gas infrastructure, including pipelines and refineries. Its operational status indicates ongoing contribution to domestic energy supply. The environmental context involves potential impacts on local water resources and air quality, managed through regulatory compliance and industry best practices.

Environmental context

The facility is located in the Mississippi River Delta region, an ecologically sensitive area with wetlands and waterways. Oil extraction activities can pose risks of spills and habitat disruption. Regulatory frameworks such as the Clean Water Act and state-level regulations aim to mitigate these impacts through permitting and monitoring requirements.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located at DEATON LN 3.5 MI SW OF, Labarre, Louisiana 70759, in Pointe Coupee Parish.

It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil from the Morganza Field in Louisiana.

The facility is currently operational.

Oil extraction facilities in Louisiana must comply with the US Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state regulations from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources.

Environmental concerns include potential oil spills, habitat disruption in wetlands, and impacts on water quality. Regulatory frameworks aim to minimize these risks.

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