ROCKY MOUNT GATHERING SYSTEM FACILITY - Oil Extraction in Plain Dealing, Louisiana

ROCKY MOUNT GATHERING SYSTEM FACILITY is an oil extraction facility located off Fire Tower Road, approximately 4 miles north of Rocky Mount, near Plain Dealing in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's oil infrastructure, serving the broader Ark-La-Tex petroleum basin. The facility operates under U.S. regulatory frameworks, including EPA regulations for oil and gas extraction (e.g., New Source Performance Standards for crude oil and natural gas production) and state-level oversight by the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. Its NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate involvement in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, typical for gathering systems that collect and process hydrocarbons from multiple wells. As part of the Louisiana oil infrastructure, this facility contributes to the state's significant crude oil production, which ranks among the top in the U.S. Its location in Bossier Parish places it within a region with active drilling and production, supporting downstream refineries and petrochemical plants along the Gulf Coast.

The facility is situated in the Ark-La-Tex region, an area with extensive oil and gas activity. Louisiana's coastal and inland ecosystems are sensitive to hydrocarbon releases, and gathering systems like this one are subject to spill prevention and response regulations under the Clean Water Act and SPCC rules. The facility's proximity to waterways and wetlands necessitates careful management of produced water and potential leaks to protect local habitats.