Overview
POINT A LA HACHE COMPRESSOR STATION is an operational oil extraction facility located near Port Sulphur, Louisiana, USA. It supports natural gas and oil extraction in the Gulf Coast region.
POINT A LA HACHE COMPRESSOR STATION is an oil extraction facility located approximately 7 miles northwest of Port Sulphur in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's extensive oil and gas infrastructure, which is a key component of the United States energy sector. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable MACT standards for oil and gas extraction. Additionally, offshore and coastal operations in the Gulf of Mexico are subject to Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) regulations. The facility's NAICS codes (211111, 211120, 211130) indicate involvement in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. Located in the Mississippi River Delta, the facility is situated in an ecologically sensitive coastal environment. The region supports diverse wildlife and wetlands, making spill prevention and environmental management critical. The facility's compressor station role is essential for maintaining pressure in extraction and transport systems, contributing to the broader energy supply chain.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Mississippi River Delta, a coastal wetland ecosystem that provides critical habitat for fish, birds, and other wildlife. Oil extraction operations in this region face inherent risks of spills and leaks, which could impact sensitive marshlands and waterways. Regulatory oversight from the EPA and BSEE, along with industry best practices, aims to mitigate these risks through rigorous safety and environmental management protocols.
Frequently asked questions
Point a la Hache Compressor Station is located approximately 7 miles northwest of Port Sulphur in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that supports the extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas, as well as natural gas liquids, in the Gulf Coast region.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in Louisiana must comply with U.S. EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act and MACT standards, as well as BSEE rules for offshore operations. State-level regulations also apply to protect coastal wetlands and water quality.
Compressor stations maintain pressure in pipelines and extraction systems, ensuring efficient transport of oil and gas from wells to processing facilities. They are critical infrastructure in the oil and gas supply chain.
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