NABORS 18-11-11 PAD - Oil Extraction Facility in Pelican, Louisiana

NABORS 18-11-11 PAD is an oil extraction facility located in Pelican, DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is a key component of the U.S. energy sector. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for water discharges. Louisiana's oil extraction activities are also subject to state regulations from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. As part of the Haynesville Shale or similar formations in the area, this pad supports the extraction of crude oil and natural gas. The facility's location in a rural area of DeSoto Parish minimizes direct impact on densely populated zones, but local environmental considerations include groundwater protection and air emissions management.

The facility is situated in the Gulf Coast region, which has a high density of oil and gas infrastructure. Key environmental concerns for oil extraction include potential groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from equipment and flaring, and land disturbance. The area is also prone to hurricanes and flooding, which can increase spill risks. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through permits and monitoring.