MURPHY 63H-1 FACILITY - Oil Extraction in St. Francisville, Louisiana

MURPHY 63H-1 FACILITY is an oil extraction facility located at 6224 Ouida Irondale Rd, St. Francisville, Louisiana, in West Feliciana Parish. The facility is operational and engaged in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas extraction, as well as state-level regulations from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. Typical oil extraction operations in this region involve drilling and production techniques such as hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, common in the Louisiana oil fields. As part of the broader Louisiana oil and gas industry, this facility contributes to the state's significant energy production. The environmental context includes proximity to the Mississippi River and sensitive ecosystems, requiring adherence to spill prevention and air quality regulations.

The facility is located in West Feliciana Parish, near the Mississippi River, an area with rich biodiversity and wetlands. Oil extraction operations here must comply with EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and air quality standards under the Clean Air Act. The region's geology and hydrology pose risks of groundwater contamination and surface spills, necessitating robust containment and monitoring practices.