ROUGON HEIRS #1 PRODUCTION FACILITY - Profit Island Field, Rougon, Louisiana Oil Extraction

ROUGON HEIRS #1 PRODUCTION FACILITY - PROFIT ISLAND FIELD is an oil extraction facility located in Rougon, Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. The facility is operational and engages in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. Situated in the Gulf Coast region, it is part of the extensive oil infrastructure in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE). For onshore extraction, facilities must comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for water discharges. The region's oil extraction typically involves conventional drilling and production techniques, with scale varying from small to large operations. The Profit Island Field contributes to the local and national energy supply. Its location in Louisiana places it within a major oil-producing state with a long history of extraction. The facility's environmental context includes potential impacts on local water resources and air quality, managed through regulatory compliance and industry best practices.

The facility is located in the Mississippi River Delta region, an ecologically sensitive area with extensive wetlands and waterways. Oil extraction activities can pose risks of spills and habitat disruption. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and BSEE aims to minimize these impacts through permitting and monitoring requirements.