Overview
Texas Petroleum Investment Company operates the West White Lake 540-B Facility in Gueydan, Louisiana, for oil extraction. This operational site contributes to the region's petroleum production.
The Texas Petroleum Investment Company - West White Lake 540-B Facility is an oil extraction plant located in Gueydan, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the local oil industry, situated in a region with a long history of petroleum extraction. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and relevant standards for oil and gas extraction. The site's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction activities. Louisiana's oil extraction sector is subject to state and federal regulations governing drilling, production, and environmental protection. As part of the Gulf Coast oil infrastructure, this facility contributes to the regional energy supply. Its location in coastal Louisiana places it within an area of ecological significance, including wetlands and estuaries. The facility's operations are subject to spill prevention and response requirements under the Clean Water Act and state regulations.
Environmental context
The facility is located in coastal Louisiana, an area characterized by sensitive wetlands and estuarine ecosystems. Oil extraction activities in this region pose risks of spills and habitat disruption. Regulatory oversight includes the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and state-level coastal management programs to mitigate environmental impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 19 miles southwest of Gueydan, in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum and natural gas, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is operated by Texas Petroleum Investment Company, a company involved in oil and gas extraction.
Oil extraction in Louisiana is regulated by the U.S. EPA under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and SPCC rules, as well as state-level coastal management and oil spill prevention programs.
The facility contributes to the regional oil supply in the Gulf Coast, an area with extensive petroleum infrastructure. Its operations are part of the broader network supporting domestic energy production.
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