Lockhart Crossing Central Facility #3 - Oil Extraction in Denham Springs, Louisiana

Lockhart Crossing Central Facility #3 is an oil extraction facility located at 31589 Netterville Rd, Denham Springs, Louisiana, within Livingston County. The facility is operational and contributes to the United States' oil production infrastructure, situated in a region with a long history of hydrocarbon extraction. As an oil extraction facility, it operates under NAICS code 211120, which covers crude petroleum extraction. The facility is subject to federal regulations including the EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level oversight by the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. Typical operations involve drilling, well maintenance, and initial processing of crude oil before transport to refineries. The facility's location in Louisiana places it within a major oil-producing region, with proximity to the Gulf Coast refining and petrochemical complex. Its operations support the broader energy supply chain, contributing to local employment and economic activity in Denham Springs and Livingston Parish.

Oil extraction facilities in Louisiana operate in a region with sensitive coastal and wetland ecosystems. Spills or leaks can impact local waterways and the Mississippi River Delta. Regulatory oversight includes the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and state requirements for groundwater monitoring. The facility's inland location reduces some coastal spill risks but still requires careful management of produced water and emissions.