Turner 34H #1 - Belle Bower Field: Oil Extraction Facility in Logansport, Louisiana

Turner 34H #1 - Belle Bower Field is an oil extraction facility located in Logansport, De Soto Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the local oil production landscape, situated in a region with a long history of hydrocarbon extraction. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including the EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level regulations from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. Oil extraction in Louisiana typically involves conventional drilling and production techniques, with wells targeting formations such as the Haynesville Shale or deeper reservoirs. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction operations. As part of the Belle Bower Field, this facility contributes to the domestic energy supply and local economy. The environmental context includes potential impacts on air quality, water resources, and land use, managed through permits and best practices. The facility's location in a rural area of northwestern Louisiana reflects the dispersed nature of oil extraction in the region.

Oil extraction in Louisiana involves risks such as groundwater contamination, air emissions from flaring and equipment, and habitat disruption. The facility's proximity to the Red River watershed necessitates careful management of produced water and spill prevention. Regulatory compliance with the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and state oilfield waste regulations is critical to mitigate environmental impacts.