Overview
Targa Midstream Services LLC - Iowa Gas Plant is an oil extraction facility located in Woodlawn, Louisiana, United States. It operates under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120, indicating crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.
Targa Midstream Services LLC - Iowa Gas Plant is an oil extraction facility situated in Woodlawn, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. The plant is operational and plays a role in the region's hydrocarbon production, focusing on natural gas and crude oil extraction as indicated by its NAICS classifications. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes oversight by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and relevant MACT standards for oil and gas extraction. State-level regulations from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality also apply, ensuring compliance with emission limits and waste management practices typical for midstream gas processing. As part of Targa Midstream Services' network, this plant contributes to the processing and stabilization of natural gas liquids and crude oil from regional wells. Its location in southwestern Louisiana places it within a significant oil and gas producing area, supporting downstream refineries and petrochemical facilities along the Gulf Coast.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a region with extensive oil and gas infrastructure, which presents risks of fugitive emissions, brine spills, and habitat disruption. Louisiana's coastal wetlands are sensitive to hydrocarbon contamination, and the plant's operations are subject to spill prevention and response regulations under the Clean Water Act. The extraction process involves handling volatile organic compounds and methane, requiring vapor recovery and leak detection programs to minimize atmospheric releases.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located on Highway 3059 in Woodlawn, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States.
It is an oil extraction facility that processes crude petroleum and natural gas, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The plant is operated by Targa Midstream Services LLC, a midstream energy company involved in natural gas and crude oil gathering, processing, and logistics.
The facility must comply with U.S. EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act MACT standards for oil and gas extraction, as well as Louisiana state environmental rules for emissions and waste management.
It supports the extraction and processing of hydrocarbons from the Gulf Coast region, contributing to the supply of natural gas liquids and crude oil to downstream markets.
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