Weyerhaeuser 1 Production Facility - Oil Extraction in Chipola, Louisiana

Weyerhaeuser 1 Production Facility is an oil extraction facility located approximately 4.7 miles northwest of Chipola, in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating a focus on upstream hydrocarbon production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for water discharges. Louisiana's Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) also oversees state-specific permitting. Typical oil extraction in this region involves conventional drilling and production techniques, with associated infrastructure such as wellheads, separators, and storage tanks. Located in the Gulf Coast region, the facility is part of a broader network of oil and gas operations that contribute to the US energy supply. The surrounding area includes mixed forest and agricultural land, with potential environmental considerations related to groundwater protection and air emissions from volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

The facility is situated in a rural area of St. Helena Parish, characterized by forests and agricultural land. Oil extraction activities in this region can impact local air quality through VOC emissions and may pose risks to groundwater from potential spills or leaks. The facility is subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act and state-level oversight by LDEQ to mitigate these environmental impacts.