Overview
Northwest Bayou Choctaw SWD Facility is an operational oil extraction facility located near Grosse Tete, Louisiana. It serves the oil and gas industry in Iberville Parish.
Northwest Bayou Choctaw SWD Facility is an oil extraction facility located approximately 6.5 miles southeast of Grosse Tete, Louisiana, in Iberville Parish. The facility is operational and supports the region's oil and gas production activities, primarily handling saltwater disposal (SWD) from nearby extraction operations. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. Typical oil extraction facilities in Louisiana are subject to Clean Air Act regulations, including Refinery MACT standards, and state-level permitting for water discharges and waste management. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate involvement in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. As a saltwater disposal facility, it plays a critical role in managing produced water from oil and gas wells, reducing environmental risks associated with surface water contamination. Its location in the Mississippi River Delta region highlights the importance of proper waste management to protect local wetlands and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Mississippi River Delta region, an ecologically sensitive area with extensive wetlands and waterways. Oil extraction and produced water disposal in this region require careful management to prevent spills and groundwater contamination. The facility's operations are subject to federal and state regulations aimed at minimizing environmental impact, including the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act for underground injection control.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 6.5 miles southeast of Grosse Tete, Louisiana, in Iberville Parish, United States.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that handles saltwater disposal (SWD) from oil and gas production activities in the region.
Oil extraction facilities in Louisiana are regulated by the U.S. EPA under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, and by the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources for permitting and waste management.
Saltwater disposal facilities must manage produced water to prevent groundwater contamination and surface spills. Proper injection well operation and monitoring are critical to protect local ecosystems.
The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Extraction) indicate the facility's involvement in primary oil and gas production activities.
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