Risk: Medium Oil Extraction Operational

LLOX, L.L.C. - Gulf Coast Basin (220) - Offshore Production Oil Extraction Facility in Covington, Louisiana

COVINGTON, Louisiana, United States

Overview

LLOX, L.L.C. - Gulf Coast Basin (220) - Offshore Production is an operational oil extraction facility in Covington, Louisiana, USA. It supports offshore production in the Gulf Coast Basin.

LLOX, L.L.C. - Gulf Coast Basin (220) - Offshore Production is an oil extraction facility located in Covington, Louisiana, within the United States. The facility is operational and serves as a support base for offshore oil production activities in the Gulf Coast Basin, a major oil-producing region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), which oversee offshore oil and gas operations. The NAICS code 211120 indicates it is involved in crude petroleum extraction. Typical offshore production facilities in the Gulf of Mexico range from small platforms to large deepwater operations, with capacities varying widely. As part of the Gulf Coast Basin infrastructure, this facility contributes to the region's significant oil output. Its location in Louisiana places it near key refining and transportation networks, supporting downstream supply chains. The facility's role in offshore production highlights its importance to domestic energy supply and the local economy.

Environmental context

Offshore oil extraction in the Gulf Coast Basin involves risks such as spills and discharges, regulated under the Clean Air Act and BSEE safety standards. The facility's coastal siting in Louisiana increases spill risk to sensitive marine and coastal ecosystems. Operations must comply with MARPOL Annex I for oil discharge prevention.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located at 1001 Ochsner Blvd, Suite A, Covington, Louisiana 70433, USA.

It is an operational oil extraction facility that supports offshore production activities in the Gulf Coast Basin.

The facility is currently operational.

Offshore oil extraction is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act and by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) for safety and environmental compliance.

Facilities must comply with the Clean Air Act, BSEE safety standards, and MARPOL Annex I for oil discharge prevention, among other federal and state regulations.

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