Second Bayou South Facility - Oil Extraction in Holly Beach, Louisiana

The Second Bayou South Facility is an oil extraction plant located in Holly Beach, Cameron Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is situated along the Gulf Coast, a region with extensive oil and gas infrastructure. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in upstream hydrocarbon production. As an oil extraction facility in the United States, it operates under the regulatory framework of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) for offshore and coastal operations. The facility is subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards and other emissions regulations. Typical extraction operations in this region involve drilling, wellhead processing, and initial separation of oil, gas, and water. The facility's location in coastal Louisiana places it in an area with significant ecological importance, including wetlands and estuaries. The region is prone to hurricanes and storm surges, which pose risks of spills and environmental damage. The facility's operational status contributes to the local economy and energy supply, but also requires robust safety and environmental management systems.

Located in the Gulf Coast region, the facility operates in a sensitive coastal environment with wetlands and estuaries that support diverse wildlife. The area is subject to hurricane risks, which can lead to spills and infrastructure damage. Regulatory oversight from the EPA and BSEE aims to mitigate these risks through spill prevention and response plans.