Westwego Production Facility - Oil Extraction in Westwego, Louisiana

Westwego Production Facility is an oil extraction plant located in Westwego, Louisiana, along Highway 521 between Klein and Patterson Streets. The facility operates within the Jefferson County area, a key region for oil and gas activity in the United States. As an operational site, it plays a role in the upstream sector of the oil industry, focusing on the extraction of crude oil. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) for offshore-related activities. In Louisiana, oil extraction facilities are also subject to state-level regulations from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ). The plant's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate involvement in crude petroleum extraction and natural gas extraction, respectively, suggesting a diversified production profile. Westwego Production Facility is situated in a region with a dense network of oil infrastructure, including pipelines, refineries, and storage terminals. Its location near the Mississippi River and the Gulf Coast provides access to transportation routes for crude oil distribution. The facility's operations support the broader energy supply chain in the Gulf Coast region, which is a major hub for U.S. oil production and refining.

The facility is located in the Mississippi River Delta region, an ecologically sensitive area with wetlands and coastal habitats. Oil extraction activities in this region pose risks of spills and habitat disruption, particularly given the proximity to waterways. Regulatory oversight from the EPA and LDEQ aims to mitigate these risks through permitting and monitoring requirements. The plant's coastal siting necessitates adherence to spill prevention and response protocols to protect local ecosystems.