Overview
WILBERT LANDS #1 PRODUCTION FACILITY is an oil extraction facility in Bayou Sorrel, Louisiana, United States. It operates under US EPA and BSEE regulations for onshore and coastal oil production.
WILBERT LANDS #1 PRODUCTION FACILITY is an oil extraction facility located in Bayou Sorrel, Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is situated in a region with extensive oil and gas infrastructure, including pipelines and processing plants, and operates within the broader Gulf Coast energy corridor. As an operational oil extraction site, it contributes to the domestic crude oil supply chain. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), which oversee air emissions, water discharges, and safety standards for oil extraction operations. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction activities. Typical operations involve drilling, wellhead separation, and initial treatment of produced fluids. Located in a low-lying coastal area, the facility's environmental context includes proximity to wetlands and waterways, necessitating compliance with spill prevention and response measures under the Clean Water Act and Oil Pollution Act. The facility's role in the local energy economy supports regional employment and energy security, while its operational status reflects ongoing production in a mature oil-producing region.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Mississippi River Delta region, characterized by wetlands, bayous, and sensitive aquatic ecosystems. Oil extraction in this area requires adherence to spill prevention and response protocols under the Clean Water Act and Oil Pollution Act. The proximity to coastal waters also implicates MARPOL Annex I regulations for oil discharge prevention. Local environmental concerns include habitat fragmentation and potential impacts on fisheries and wildlife.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Bayou Sorrel, Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States, approximately 1.4 miles west of the town.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil from underground reservoirs. It is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Extraction).
Oil extraction facilities in Louisiana must comply with US EPA regulations such as the Clean Air Act (including Refinery MACT for certain operations), Clean Water Act, and BSEE safety standards for offshore and coastal operations. State-level regulations from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources also apply.
Key risks include oil spills, groundwater contamination, air emissions from flaring and equipment, and habitat disruption. Facilities must implement spill prevention plans and monitoring to mitigate these risks.
The facility supports local employment in oil extraction and related services, contributes to tax revenues, and helps maintain energy supply in the Gulf Coast region.
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