Overview
Pelico Pipeline LLC - Sailes #3 Compressor Station is an operational oil extraction facility in Sailes, Louisiana. It supports natural gas and crude oil pipeline operations in the region.
Pelico Pipeline LLC - Sailes #3 Compressor Station is an oil extraction facility located in Sailes, Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's oil and gas infrastructure, supporting pipeline transport of hydrocarbons. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. Compressor stations like this one are essential for maintaining pressure in pipelines, ensuring efficient transport of crude oil and natural gas from extraction sites to refineries and distribution networks. As part of the broader oil extraction sector in Louisiana, this facility contributes to the state's significant energy production. Its location in the Gulf Coast region, a major hub for oil and gas infrastructure, underscores its importance in the domestic energy supply chain.
Environmental context
Compressor stations in Louisiana's oil extraction sector are subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for volatile organic compounds and hazardous air pollutants. The facility's location in a rural area of Bienville Parish may reduce direct population exposure, but pipeline operations carry inherent risks of leaks and spills, which can impact local soil and water resources.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 3.5 miles south-southeast of Sailes, in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States.
It is a compressor station that supports the transport of crude oil and natural gas through pipelines by maintaining necessary pressure levels.
The facility is currently operational.
Compressor stations in Louisiana must comply with EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act, including NSPS for air emissions, and state-level permits from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources.
Compressor stations like Sailes #3 are critical components of the US pipeline network, enabling efficient transport of oil and gas from production areas to refineries and markets.
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