Overview
OPELOUSAS ST LANDRY 87 #1 TANK BATTERY - BAYOU CHOLPE FIELD is an oil extraction facility in Erwinville, Louisiana, USA. It operates as a tank battery for crude oil production.
OPELOUSAS ST LANDRY 87 #1 TANK BATTERY - BAYOU CHOLPE FIELD is an oil extraction facility located in Erwinville, Louisiana, within West Baton Rouge Parish. The facility is part of the Bayou Cholpe Field and serves as a tank battery for crude oil gathering and storage. It operates under NAICS code 211120, which covers crude petroleum extraction. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. Oil extraction in Louisiana is subject to federal regulations including the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-specific permitting for oil and gas operations. Tank batteries like this one typically include separators, storage tanks, and associated piping for handling produced fluids. As a tank battery in the Bayou Cholpe Field, this facility contributes to the regional oil production in the Louisiana Gulf Coast area. The field is located near the Mississippi River, and operations are subject to spill prevention and response requirements under the Oil Pollution Act. The facility's role in gathering crude oil supports downstream refining and energy supply.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Mississippi River Delta region, an ecologically sensitive area with wetlands and waterways. Oil extraction operations in this region carry risks of spills and habitat disruption. Regulatory oversight includes spill prevention plans and response measures to protect local ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Erwinville, Louisiana, in West Baton Rouge Parish, USA. It is situated in the Bayou Cholpe Field, accessible via Sharp Lane.
It is a tank battery used for crude oil extraction and storage, gathering oil from wells in the Bayou Cholpe Field.
The facility is currently operational, actively producing and handling crude oil.
Facilities must comply with U.S. EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state rules from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. Spill prevention under the Oil Pollution Act is also required.
The delta is an ecologically sensitive area with wetlands and waterways. Oil operations require careful spill prevention and response to protect habitats and water quality.
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