Overview
Urban Oil & Gas Group LLC - Haynesville Office is an oil extraction facility located in Haynesville, Louisiana, United States. It operates in the Haynesville Shale region, a major natural gas and oil play.
Urban Oil & Gas Group LLC - Haynesville Office is an oil extraction facility situated at 176 Marathon Rd, Haynesville, Louisiana, in Claiborne Parish. The facility is part of the Haynesville Shale, a prolific natural gas and oil formation that spans parts of Louisiana and Texas. As an operational oil extraction site, it contributes to the region's hydrocarbon production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. Oil extraction in this region typically involves drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access hydrocarbons from tight shale formations. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as oil and gas extraction support activities. The Haynesville Shale is known for its high natural gas yields, and oil extraction here supports local energy supply and economic activity. The facility's location in a rural area of northern Louisiana means it operates within a landscape of forests and agricultural land, with potential environmental considerations related to water usage and waste management from drilling operations.
Environmental context
The Haynesville Shale region is characterized by its geological complexity, with extraction activities involving hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling. These operations require significant water resources and generate produced water and drilling waste. The facility's location in Claiborne Parish, near the Louisiana-Arkansas border, places it in a region with sensitive ecosystems, including wetlands and forests. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate risks such as groundwater contamination and surface spills, with requirements for well integrity and waste disposal.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 176 Marathon Rd, Haynesville, Louisiana 71038, in Claiborne Parish, United States.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil and natural gas from the Haynesville Shale formation.
The Haynesville Shale is a major natural gas and oil play spanning Louisiana and Texas, known for its high-pressure, high-temperature reservoirs requiring advanced drilling techniques.
Oil extraction in Louisiana is regulated by the EPA under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, and by the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources for drilling permits and waste management.
Key concerns include water usage for hydraulic fracturing, potential groundwater contamination, air emissions from drilling equipment, and management of produced water and drilling waste.
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