Weeks Island South Facility - Oil Extraction in Weeks Island, Louisiana

Weeks Island South Facility is an operational oil extraction plant located in Weeks Island, Louisiana, United States. The facility is situated in Iberia Parish, a region with a long history of oil and gas production. As an oil extraction facility, it plays a role in the upstream sector of the petroleum industry. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) for offshore activities. The Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA) are key federal regulations that apply to oil extraction operations. The facility's NAICS code 211120 indicates it is involved in crude petroleum extraction. Weeks Island South Facility contributes to the local economy and energy supply. Its location in coastal Louisiana places it within an area known for significant oil and gas infrastructure, including pipelines and refineries. The facility's operations are subject to environmental oversight to mitigate impacts on surrounding ecosystems.

The facility is located in coastal Louisiana, an area with sensitive wetland and estuarine ecosystems. Oil extraction activities in this region pose risks of spills and habitat disruption. Regulatory frameworks such as the Clean Water Act and the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 are designed to prevent and respond to such incidents. The facility's proximity to the Gulf of Mexico also implicates marine pollution conventions like MARPOL Annex I.