West Delta Block 54 Tank Battery #3 - Offshore Oil Extraction Facility near Venice, Louisiana

WEST DELTA BLOCK 54 - TANK BATTERY #3 is an oil extraction facility located offshore in the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 17 miles southwest of Venice, Louisiana. The facility is situated in the West Delta Block 54 area, a region known for oil and gas production. It is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream hydrocarbon production. As an offshore oil extraction facility, it operates under the regulatory oversight of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The facility is subject to the EPA's Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards and BSEE's offshore safety and environmental regulations. Typical operations involve the separation of oil, gas, and water from produced fluids, with tank batteries serving as storage and metering points before transport via pipeline or vessel. The facility's location in the Gulf of Mexico places it within a region with significant oil and gas infrastructure, including pipelines and processing plants. The proximity to the Mississippi River Delta and coastal wetlands means that spill prevention and response are critical environmental considerations. The facility contributes to the United States' domestic oil production, supporting energy supply and local economic activity in Plaquemines Parish.

The facility is located in the Gulf of Mexico, a region with high ecological sensitivity due to coastal wetlands and marine habitats. Offshore oil extraction poses risks of oil spills, which can impact marine life and coastal ecosystems. Regulatory frameworks such as the Clean Water Act and the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 require spill prevention plans and response capabilities. The facility's proximity to the Mississippi River Delta, a vital area for fisheries and wildlife, underscores the importance of robust environmental management practices.