Overview
MANCHAC POINT OIL & GAS FIELD FACILITY is an operational oil extraction facility located 7.5 miles south of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. It operates under US EPA and BSEE regulatory frameworks.
MANCHAC POINT OIL & GAS FIELD FACILITY is an operational oil extraction facility located 7.5 miles south of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. The facility is situated in East Baton Rouge County, with a postal code of 70820. It is classified under NAICS code 211120, which covers oil and gas extraction activities. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes oversight by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) for offshore operations. As an oil extraction facility, it is subject to regulations concerning air emissions, water discharge, and spill prevention. The facility's location near Baton Rouge places it within a region with significant oil and gas infrastructure, including refineries and pipelines. Its operational status indicates ongoing contribution to the local energy supply chain. The environmental context includes proximity to the Mississippi River and coastal ecosystems, which are sensitive to potential spills or discharges.
Environmental context
The facility is located near the Mississippi River and coastal Louisiana, an area with rich wetlands and diverse ecosystems. Oil extraction operations in this region face risks related to potential spills, which could impact water quality and sensitive habitats. Regulatory oversight includes spill prevention and response plans under the Clean Water Act and OPA 90.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located 7.5 miles south of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, in East Baton Rouge County.
It is an operational oil extraction facility involved in the production of crude oil and natural gas.
Oil extraction facilities in the US are regulated by the EPA under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, and by BSEE for offshore operations. They must comply with emission standards, spill prevention plans, and safety regulations.
Environmental risks include potential oil spills, air emissions of volatile organic compounds, and impacts on local water resources. Facilities must implement spill prevention and response measures.
NAICS code 211120 covers establishments primarily engaged in operating oil and gas field properties, including extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas.
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