West Cote Blanche Bay Facility TB-3 - Oil Extraction in Franklin, Louisiana

West Cote Blanche Bay Facility TB-3 is an oil extraction facility located at 197 Ivanhoe Texaco Lane in Franklin, Louisiana, within Saint Mary Parish. The facility is situated in the Gulf Coast region, which is a significant area for oil and gas production in the United States. It operates under the NAICS code 211120, which covers crude petroleum extraction. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) for offshore and coastal operations. Given its location in Louisiana, it is subject to state regulations from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. The facility likely employs standard oil extraction technologies, including well drilling and production equipment, to extract crude oil from the West Cote Blanche Bay field. As an operational oil extraction facility, West Cote Blanche Bay Facility TB-3 contributes to the domestic oil supply in the United States. Its coastal siting poses potential environmental risks, such as spills or leaks that could impact nearby wetlands and aquatic ecosystems. The facility's proximity to the Gulf of Mexico also means it must comply with federal spill prevention and response regulations, including the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.

The facility is located in a coastal marsh environment near the Gulf of Mexico, which is ecologically sensitive and supports diverse wildlife. Oil extraction activities in such areas carry risks of spills and habitat disruption. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and BSEE aims to mitigate these risks through permits and response plans.