Overview
WILLIAMS 46H #1 PRODUCTION FACILITY is an operational oil extraction site in Kentwood, Louisiana, United States. It operates under US EPA regulations for oil and gas extraction.
WILLIAMS 46H #1 PRODUCTION FACILITY is an oil extraction facility located 7.2 miles southeast of Kentwood, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating it produces both crude oil and natural gas liquids. 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 Natural Resources and the Department of Environmental Quality also oversee state-level permitting and compliance. Typical oil extraction facilities in this region employ conventional drilling and production techniques, with associated infrastructure for separation, storage, and transport. As an oil extraction facility in the Gulf Coast region, WILLIAMS 46H #1 contributes to the local and national energy supply. The facility's environmental context includes proximity to wetlands and waterways, necessitating spill prevention and response measures under the Oil Pollution Act. Its operational status and location in a historically active oil and gas region underscore its role in the broader energy infrastructure.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, an area with significant wetlands and waterways. Oil extraction operations in this region face risks of spills and releases that could impact sensitive ecosystems. Regulatory oversight under the US EPA and state agencies requires spill prevention plans and adherence to the Clean Water Act to mitigate environmental harm.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located 7.2 miles southeast of Kentwood, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude oil and natural gas liquids, classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is currently operational.
The facility must comply with US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Oil Pollution Act, as well as Louisiana state environmental regulations.
Louisiana is a major oil and gas producing state, with extraction facilities supporting energy supply and local economies. These operations are subject to stringent environmental oversight due to proximity to sensitive wetlands and coastal areas.
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