Overview
MARTIN #1-D TANK BATTERY - FRISCO FIELD is an operational oil extraction facility in Torbert, Louisiana, United States. It serves as a tank battery for crude oil production in the Frisco Field area.
MARTIN #1-D TANK BATTERY - FRISCO FIELD is an oil extraction facility located in Torbert, Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and functions as a tank battery, which collects and temporarily stores crude oil from nearby wells before transfer to pipelines or trucks. It is situated in the Frisco Field, a known oil-producing region in Louisiana. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. Oil extraction in Louisiana is subject to federal and state regulations, including the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act, which govern emissions and water discharges. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction activities. As a tank battery, this facility plays a key role in the local oil supply chain by aggregating production from multiple wells. Its location in Louisiana, a major oil-producing state, places it within a dense network of extraction and transportation infrastructure. The facility contributes to the regional energy supply and supports local employment in the oil and gas sector.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a region with significant oil and gas activity, which can pose risks of soil and water contamination from spills or leaks. Louisiana's coastal and wetland ecosystems are sensitive to hydrocarbon releases. The facility's operations are subject to spill prevention and response regulations under the EPA's Oil Pollution Prevention regulations (40 CFR Part 112).
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located on Highway 979, 2.5 miles northwest of Torbert, Louisiana, in Pointe Coupee Parish, United States.
It is an operational tank battery that collects and stores crude oil from wells in the Frisco Field before transfer to pipelines or trucks for further processing.
The facility is currently operational, actively serving the oil extraction process in the Frisco Field.
Oil extraction facilities in Louisiana must comply with U.S. EPA regulations such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Oil Pollution Prevention regulations, as well as state rules from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources.
A tank battery is a group of storage tanks that collect crude oil from multiple wells, allowing for temporary storage, measurement, and transfer to pipelines or trucks for transport to refineries.
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