Risk: Medium Oil Extraction Operational

ST MARTINVILLE PRODUCTION SITE - Oil Extraction Facility in St. Martinville, Louisiana

ST. MARTINVILLE, Louisiana, United States

Overview

ST MARTINVILLE PRODUCTION SITE is an operational oil extraction facility in St. Martinville, Louisiana, USA. It operates under US EPA and BSEE regulations for onshore and offshore oil extraction.

ST MARTINVILLE PRODUCTION SITE is an operational oil extraction facility located in St. Martinville, Louisiana, United States. The facility is situated in St. Martin Parish and is part of the broader oil and gas industry in the Gulf Coast region, a major hub for hydrocarbon production. The site is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in extracting both crude oil and natural gas liquids. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE). Onshore oil extraction activities are subject to EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act regulations, while offshore operations (if applicable) fall under BSEE's safety and environmental standards. The site's location in Louisiana places it within a region with extensive oil infrastructure, including pipelines, refineries, and storage facilities. As an oil extraction site, ST MARTINVILLE PRODUCTION SITE contributes to the domestic energy supply and supports local employment. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing production, which is significant for the regional economy. The site's environmental context includes proximity to wetlands and waterways, requiring adherence to spill prevention and response protocols under the Oil Pollution Act.

Environmental context

The facility is located in the Mississippi River Delta region, characterized by wetlands, bayous, and coastal ecosystems. Oil extraction activities in this area pose risks of spills and habitat disruption, particularly to aquatic and bird species. Regulatory oversight under the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule and the Oil Pollution Act requires containment and response plans to mitigate environmental impacts.

Frequently asked questions

ST MARTINVILLE PRODUCTION SITE is located on Highway 31, 1 mile west of St. Martinville, Louisiana, in St. Martin Parish, United States.

ST MARTINVILLE PRODUCTION SITE is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.

Oil extraction in Louisiana is regulated by the US EPA under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, and by BSEE for offshore operations. State regulations from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources also apply.

Environmental risks include oil spills, habitat disruption, air emissions, and water contamination. Facilities must have spill prevention and response plans under the Oil Pollution Act.

It is part of the extensive oil infrastructure in the Gulf Coast region, contributing to domestic crude oil and natural gas liquids production, supporting refineries and petrochemical plants.

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