Little Creek EOR Facility - Oil Extraction in Ruth, Mississippi

Little Creek EOR Facility is an oil extraction plant located at 4047 Shell Oil Road in Ruth, Pike County, Mississippi, United States. The facility is operational and specializes in enhanced oil recovery (EOR), a technique used to extract additional crude oil from existing reservoirs. As part of the U.S. oil extraction sector, it contributes to domestic energy production in the Gulf Coast region. The facility operates under NAICS code 211120, which covers crude petroleum extraction. In the United States, oil extraction facilities are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), as well as state-level agencies like the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. EOR operations often involve injecting water, steam, or chemicals into reservoirs to increase oil recovery, which requires permits for injection wells and management of produced water. Little Creek EOR Facility plays a role in maximizing the yield from mature oil fields in Mississippi. Enhanced oil recovery techniques help extend the productive life of wells and reduce the need for new drilling. The facility's operations are subject to environmental oversight to minimize impacts on local water resources and air quality, aligning with industry best practices for sustainable extraction.

The facility is located in rural Pike County, Mississippi, an area with a mix of agricultural and forested land. Oil extraction activities, particularly EOR, can involve the use of injection wells and management of produced water, which may pose risks to groundwater if not properly contained. The region's geology and hydrology require careful monitoring to prevent contamination of aquifers. Regulatory frameworks under the EPA's Underground Injection Control (UIC) program and the Clean Water Act help mitigate these risks.