Pickett #1 Production Facility: Oil Extraction in Torbert, Louisiana

Pickett #1 Production Facility is an operational oil extraction site located on Highway 190 in Torbert, Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is part of the broader oil and gas infrastructure in the region, which is a significant hub for domestic energy production. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). In the United States, oil extraction facilities like this one are subject to federal and state regulations, including the EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level oversight from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. Typical extraction methods in the region involve conventional drilling and hydraulic fracturing, depending on the geological formation. As an oil extraction facility in Louisiana, Pickett #1 contributes to the state's substantial oil and gas output, which supports local employment and energy supply. The facility's location near the Mississippi River and the Gulf Coast also places it within a network of pipelines and refineries that process crude oil for domestic and international markets.

Oil extraction in Louisiana involves risks such as groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, as well as surface spills that can impact wetlands and waterways. The facility's proximity to the Mississippi River and coastal ecosystems heightens the potential for environmental incidents. Regulatory frameworks like the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule and the Clean Water Act aim to mitigate these risks through containment and reporting requirements.