PIRKLE 29-1 WELL #239665 - Red River - Bull Bayou Field, Mansfield, Louisiana | Oil Extraction Facility

PIRKLE 29-1 WELL #239665 - RED RIVER - BULL BAYOU FIELD is an oil extraction facility located in Mansfield, De Soto Parish, Louisiana. The facility is situated approximately 3 miles southwest of Smithport Lake Road, within the Red River - Bull Bayou Field. It operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream oil and gas production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, including the EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level regulations from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. Oil extraction in this region typically involves conventional drilling and well operations, with production tied to the geological formations of the Red River and Bull Bayou fields. The facility's operational status suggests ongoing extraction activities contributing to the local and national oil supply. As part of the Gulf Coast oil infrastructure, this facility plays a role in the broader energy network of Louisiana, a state with significant refining and petrochemical capacity. The environmental context includes proximity to waterways and wetlands, where spill prevention and groundwater protection are key regulatory concerns. The facility's operations are subject to routine inspections and compliance with state and federal environmental standards.

The facility is located in De Soto Parish, Louisiana, within the Red River watershed, an area with wetlands and waterways that require careful management to prevent oil spills and groundwater contamination. Regulatory oversight includes the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and Louisiana's oilfield waste management requirements. The region's geology and hydrology necessitate robust containment and monitoring systems to protect local ecosystems.