Overview
MAIN PASS 67 J K FACILITY is an oil extraction facility located offshore in the Gulf of Mexico near Venice, Louisiana. It operates under U.S. federal regulations for offshore oil and gas activities.
MAIN PASS 67 J K FACILITY is an oil extraction facility situated in the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 20 miles east of Venice, Louisiana, in Plaquemines Parish. The facility is part of the extensive offshore oil infrastructure in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, a region known for significant crude oil production. As an operational extraction site, it contributes to the domestic energy supply and is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations). The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Offshore oil extraction in the Gulf of Mexico is subject to stringent safety and environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. The facility's location in federal waters requires compliance with spill prevention and response plans under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. As an offshore extraction platform, MAIN PASS 67 J K FACILITY plays a role in the regional energy infrastructure, supporting crude oil supply to refineries along the Gulf Coast. The facility's operations are part of a broader network of platforms and pipelines that transport hydrocarbons to onshore processing centers. Its environmental significance includes potential risks associated with offshore drilling, such as oil spills and impacts on marine ecosystems, which are mitigated through regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Gulf of Mexico, a marine environment that supports diverse ecosystems including fisheries and marine mammals. Offshore oil extraction activities pose risks of oil spills and operational discharges, which can affect water quality and marine life. Regulatory frameworks such as the Clean Water Act and the Oil Pollution Act require spill prevention and response measures to minimize environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
MAIN PASS 67 J K FACILITY is located offshore in the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 20 miles east of Venice, Louisiana, in Plaquemines Parish, United States.
It is an oil extraction facility, specifically an offshore platform involved in the extraction of crude oil and natural gas from the Gulf of Mexico.
Offshore oil extraction in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico is regulated by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) for safety and environmental compliance, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for air and water quality standards.
The primary environmental risks include oil spills, operational discharges, and impacts on marine ecosystems. Regulations such as the Oil Pollution Act require spill prevention and response plans to mitigate these risks.
The facility is currently operational, contributing to crude oil production in the Gulf of Mexico region.
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