Overview
Sibley Compression Site is an operational oil extraction facility in Sibley, Louisiana, United States. It supports regional hydrocarbon production and processing.
Sibley Compression Site is an oil extraction facility located in Sibley, Webster County, Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's oil and gas infrastructure, serving the broader extraction and processing network in the Haynesville Shale area. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including EPA air quality standards and Louisiana Department of Natural Resources oversight. Typical oil extraction sites in Louisiana involve natural gas compression, separation, and pipeline transport. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate a focus on both crude oil and natural gas liquids. Sibley Compression Site contributes to the local economy and energy supply. Its location in northwestern Louisiana places it within a region with significant oil and gas activity, supporting downstream refining and petrochemical operations. The facility's operational status ensures continued contribution to the state's energy infrastructure.
Environmental context
Oil extraction facilities in Louisiana face environmental considerations including air emissions from compressors and engines, potential groundwater impacts from produced water, and habitat disturbance in forested areas. The site's location in Webster County involves mixed pine-hardwood forests and proximity to water bodies. Regulatory compliance under the Clean Air Act and state oil and gas rules addresses these concerns.
Frequently asked questions
Sibley Compression Site is located on Highway 7, 4.5 miles south on Parish Road, in Sibley, Webster County, Louisiana, United States.
Sibley Compression Site is an oil extraction facility that handles crude petroleum and natural gas liquid extraction, likely involving compression and separation processes.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in Louisiana must comply with the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state regulations from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, including permitting for air emissions and water discharges.
The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate the facility is involved in both oil and natural gas liquids production, typical of many sites in the Haynesville Shale region.
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