MCKOWEN #1 Oil Extraction Facility in Jackson, Louisiana

MCKOWEN #1 is an oil extraction facility located in Jackson, East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and engages in the extraction of crude petroleum, classified under NAICS code 211120. Louisiana is a major oil-producing state, with extensive onshore and offshore operations. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act, as well as state-level regulations from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. Oil extraction in this region typically involves conventional drilling methods, and the scale of production is consistent with small to medium-sized operations in the state. As part of the broader oil infrastructure in Louisiana, MCKOWEN #1 contributes to the state's significant crude oil output. The facility's location in East Feliciana Parish places it in a region with a mix of agricultural and industrial land use, and its operations are subject to environmental oversight to manage potential impacts on local air and water resources.

Oil extraction facilities in Louisiana operate in a region with sensitive coastal and inland ecosystems. The extraction process can pose risks of spills, groundwater contamination, and air emissions. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through permits and monitoring. The facility's inland location reduces but does not eliminate spill risks to nearby waterways.