Overview
Texas Petroleum Investment Company - Golden Meadow Tank Battery #7 is an operational oil extraction facility in Golden Meadow, Louisiana, USA. It supports crude oil production in the Gulf Coast region.
Texas Petroleum Investment Company - Golden Meadow Tank Battery #7 is an oil extraction facility located at 223 Texas Rd, Golden Meadow, Louisiana, in Lafourche Parish. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional oil production infrastructure, serving the Gulf Coast's extensive petroleum industry. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including EPA's Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards and BSEE offshore safety requirements. As a tank battery, it collects and stores crude oil from nearby wells before transport, a common configuration in Louisiana's oil fields. The region's extraction activities are supported by the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources and adhere to MARPOL Annex I for spill prevention. Golden Meadow Tank Battery #7 contributes to the local economy and energy supply, processing crude from the surrounding oil fields. Its location in coastal Louisiana places it within an area of significant oil infrastructure, with pipelines and refineries nearby. The facility's operations are subject to environmental monitoring to mitigate risks associated with oil extraction and storage.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in coastal Louisiana, a region with extensive oil infrastructure and sensitive wetland ecosystems. Oil extraction and storage operations pose risks of spills and emissions, which are regulated under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. The area's proximity to the Gulf of Mexico increases the potential for environmental impact, requiring adherence to spill prevention and response protocols.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 223 Texas Rd, Golden Meadow, Louisiana 70357, in Lafourche Parish, United States.
It is an oil extraction facility that collects and stores crude oil from nearby wells before transport, operating as a tank battery in the Gulf Coast oil fields.
The facility is currently operational, supporting ongoing oil production in the region.
Facilities must comply with the EPA's Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards, Clean Water Act spill prevention requirements, and state regulations from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources.
Tank batteries pose risks of oil spills, volatile organic compound emissions, and potential groundwater contamination, which are managed through containment systems and monitoring.
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