Mildred Carpenter Facility - Fausse Point Field: Oil Extraction in Loreauville, Louisiana

The Mildred Carpenter Facility - Fausse Point Field is an operational oil extraction facility located in Loreauville, Iberia Parish, Louisiana, United States. Situated in the Gulf Coast region, it is part of the extensive oil infrastructure that supports domestic energy production. The facility's primary activity is oil extraction, as indicated by its classification under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). Operating within the United States, this facility is subject to federal and state regulatory frameworks, including the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) offshore regulations, though it is onshore. The facility's location in Louisiana places it in a region with a long history of oil extraction, characterized by a mix of conventional and enhanced recovery techniques. Typical operations involve drilling, well maintenance, and fluid handling. The facility's environmental significance stems from its proximity to the Louisiana wetlands and the Gulf of Mexico, areas sensitive to oil spills and habitat disruption. As part of the broader oil extraction sector, it contributes to the local economy and energy supply while operating under environmental compliance requirements. The facility's role in the Fausse Point Field highlights the ongoing development of domestic oil resources.

Located in the Mississippi River Delta region, the facility operates in an area with extensive wetlands and coastal ecosystems. Oil extraction activities here carry risks of habitat disruption and potential spills affecting sensitive aquatic environments. Regulatory oversight includes the Clean Water Act and state-level environmental permits to mitigate these impacts.