Overview
PENNINGTON #1 TANK BATTERY PORT HUDSON FIELD is an operational oil extraction facility located near Zachary, Louisiana, United States. It serves as a tank battery for crude oil gathering in the Port Hudson Field.
PENNINGTON #1 TANK BATTERY PORT HUDSON FIELD is an operational oil extraction facility located approximately 2 miles west of the junction of West Mount Pleasant Road and Highway 61, near Zachary, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. The facility operates within the Port Hudson Field, a known oil-producing area in the Gulf Coast region of the United States. As a tank battery, this facility collects crude oil from multiple wells, separates gas and water, and stores the oil for transport. The facility falls under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). Operations are subject to federal and state regulations, including the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards for emissions and the Clean Water Act for produced water management. Louisiana Department of Natural Resources oversees state-level permitting and inspections. The facility plays a role in the regional oil supply chain, contributing to Louisiana's significant crude oil production. Its location in the Mississippi River delta region involves considerations for wetland protection and flood risk management. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing contribution to local energy infrastructure.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Mississippi River alluvial plain, an area with extensive wetlands and floodplains. Oil extraction operations in this region must manage produced water and potential spills to protect sensitive aquatic ecosystems. The proximity to the Gulf Coast also raises considerations for hurricane preparedness and coastal erosion impacts on infrastructure.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 2 miles west of the junction of West Mount Pleasant Road and Highway 61, near Zachary, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish, United States.
It is an oil extraction tank battery that collects crude oil from wells in the Port Hudson Field, separates gas and water, and stores the oil for transport.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in Louisiana must comply with federal regulations such as the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards and the Clean Water Act, as well as state regulations from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources.
A tank battery is a group of storage tanks and associated equipment used to collect crude oil from multiple wells, separate gas and water, and store the oil before it is transported via pipeline or truck.
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