VISOSCA KNOLL 786 A - Oil Extraction Facility in Covington, Louisiana

VISOSCA KNOLL 786 A is an oil extraction facility located at 100 Northpark Blvd, Covington, Louisiana, in Saint Tammany Parish. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211120 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), reflecting its role in upstream hydrocarbon production. As an oil extraction facility in the United States, VISOSCA KNOLL 786 A operates under federal and state regulatory frameworks. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enforces the Clean Air Act (CAA) and Clean Water Act (CWA), while the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) oversees offshore operations. Louisiana's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) provide additional state-level oversight. Typical extraction operations involve drilling, well completion, and production, with associated equipment such as separators, tanks, and pipelines. The facility's location in Covington, near the Gulf Coast, places it within a region with significant oil and gas infrastructure. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality, water resources, and ecosystems. Operational significance lies in its contribution to domestic energy production and the regional economy, supporting jobs and energy security.

The facility's location in Louisiana's coastal zone presents environmental considerations typical of oil extraction, including potential risks of spills, air emissions from equipment and flaring, and impacts on wetlands and water bodies. Regulatory compliance under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, along with state-level permits, aims to mitigate these risks. The proximity to the Gulf of Mexico also invokes spill prevention and response requirements under the Oil Pollution Act.