Overview
Perdido Energy Louisiana LLC operates the West Cote Blanche Bay Tank Battery #1A, an oil extraction facility located 20 miles southwest of Franklin, Louisiana. This operational site supports crude oil production in the Gulf Coast region.
Perdido Energy Louisiana LLC - West Cote Blanche Bay Tank Battery #1A is an oil extraction facility situated in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, approximately 20 miles southwest of Franklin. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's upstream oil sector, handling crude oil from nearby wells. Operating under U.S. federal and state regulations, the facility adheres to EPA standards for oil and gas extraction, including the Clean Air Act and spill prevention requirements. The site's NAICS codes (211111, 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction activities, typical for Gulf Coast operations. The facility's location in coastal Louisiana places it within an ecologically sensitive area, with proximity to wetlands and bayous. Its operations contribute to local energy supply and economic activity, while being subject to environmental oversight to minimize impacts on surrounding ecosystems.
Environmental context
Located in coastal Louisiana, the facility operates in a region characterized by wetlands, marshes, and bayous that support diverse wildlife. Oil extraction activities here carry inherent risks of spills and habitat disruption, requiring adherence to EPA spill prevention and response protocols. The site's proximity to the Gulf of Mexico also necessitates compliance with coastal zone management and marine pollution regulations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 20 miles southwest of Franklin, Louisiana, in St. Mary Parish.
It is an oil extraction tank battery that collects and stores crude oil from nearby wells before transport.
The facility is operated by Perdido Energy Louisiana LLC.
Facilities must comply with EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and spill prevention rules, as well as state-level Louisiana Department of Natural Resources requirements.
Coastal Louisiana contains sensitive wetland ecosystems, so oil extraction operations must implement measures to prevent spills and minimize habitat disruption, following federal and state environmental guidelines.
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