Overview
Schwing Management LLC 18 #1 Tank Battery is an oil extraction facility in Rosedale, Louisiana, USA. It operates within the Southeast Maringouin Field, contributing to regional crude oil production.
Schwing Management LLC 18 #1 Tank Battery is an oil extraction facility located in Rosedale, Iberville Parish, Louisiana, USA. The facility operates within the Southeast Maringouin Field, a known oil-producing area. As a tank battery, it serves as a collection point for crude oil from nearby wells, handling separation, storage, and initial processing before transport. The facility operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including the EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, which govern emissions and discharges from oil extraction operations. Louisiana's Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Environmental Quality oversee state-level permitting and compliance. The facility's NAICS code 211120 indicates it is part of the crude petroleum extraction sector, which typically involves drilling, well operation, and field services. The Southeast Maringouin Field is situated in the Mississippi River Delta region, an area with extensive oil and gas infrastructure. The facility's role in gathering and processing crude oil supports downstream refining and petrochemical industries in Louisiana. Its location in a rural area near Rosedale minimizes direct urban impact but requires careful management of potential environmental risks such as spills or leaks.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Mississippi River Delta, a region with rich wetlands and biodiversity. Oil extraction operations in this area must manage risks of spills and groundwater contamination. The facility's proximity to waterways necessitates compliance with spill prevention and response regulations. Local environmental concerns include habitat disruption and air quality impacts from volatile organic compounds.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Rosedale, Louisiana, in Iberville Parish, USA, within the Southeast Maringouin Field.
It is an oil extraction facility that collects, separates, and stores crude oil from wells in the Southeast Maringouin Field.
The facility is operational, actively involved in crude oil extraction and processing.
Facilities must comply with federal EPA regulations (Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act) and state rules from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources and Department of Environmental Quality.
Risks include potential spills, leaks of crude oil or produced water, and emissions of volatile organic compounds. Proper containment and monitoring are required.
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