Lockhart Crossing CF #1 - Oil Extraction Facility in Denham Springs, Louisiana

Lockhart Crossing CF #1 is an operational oil extraction facility located at 31285 Linder Road, Denham Springs, Louisiana, United States. The facility operates within the state's prolific oil and gas region, contributing to the domestic crude petroleum supply. As an oil extraction site, it is part of the broader upstream sector that includes drilling and well operations. The facility is classified under NAICS code 211120, which covers crude petroleum extraction. In the United States, such operations are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act, as well as state-level agencies like the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. Typical extraction methods in this region involve conventional and unconventional techniques, with safety and environmental standards enforced to manage emissions and spill risks. The facility's location in Livingston Parish places it within an area with significant oil and gas infrastructure. Its operational status indicates ongoing production, supporting local employment and energy supply. The environmental context includes proximity to wetlands and waterways, necessitating compliance with spill prevention and response regulations to protect sensitive ecosystems.

The facility is situated in Louisiana, a state with extensive coastal wetlands and waterways. Oil extraction operations in this region face inherent risks of spills and emissions, which can impact sensitive aquatic ecosystems. Regulatory oversight includes the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and state-level requirements for groundwater monitoring and air quality management.