Port Hudson Central Tank Battery - Oil Extraction Facility in Zachary, Louisiana

Port Hudson Central Tank Battery is an oil extraction facility located at 716 Port Hudson Cemetery Rd, Zachary, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. The facility is operational and classified 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 U.S. regulatory framework, including the EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations and state-level regulations from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. Typical oil extraction facilities in Louisiana involve wellhead separation, storage tanks, and associated equipment for crude oil and natural gas liquids. As part of the broader Louisiana oil infrastructure, this tank battery contributes to the state's significant crude oil production. The facility's location near the Mississippi River and Baton Rouge industrial corridor places it within a region with extensive refining and petrochemical operations, highlighting its role in the supply chain.

The facility is situated in the Mississippi River Delta region, an ecologically sensitive area with wetlands and waterways. Oil extraction operations in this area must manage risks of spills and emissions, with regulatory oversight from the EPA and state agencies. The proximity to the river and industrial zones necessitates robust containment and monitoring practices.