Overview
EAST BENOIT #1 PRODUCTION FACILITY - S MERMENTAU FIELD is an operational gas pipeline facility in Morse, Louisiana, USA. It serves the S Mermentau Field, supporting natural gas and hazardous liquid transport under PHMSA and DOT regulations.
The EAST BENOIT #1 PRODUCTION FACILITY - S MERMENTAU FIELD is a gas pipeline facility located in Morse, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is part of the S Mermentau Field, a key production area in the Gulf Coast region. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction), 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), and 486210 (Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas). As a gas pipeline facility in the United States, it operates under the regulatory framework of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines and Part 195 for hazardous liquid pipelines. The facility's location in Louisiana places it within a dense network of pipelines serving the Gulf Coast energy infrastructure, which includes extensive gathering, transmission, and distribution systems. The facility plays a role in the regional energy grid, transporting natural gas and associated liquids from the S Mermentau Field to processing and distribution points. Its operational status contributes to the reliability of energy supply in the region, supporting industrial and residential consumers. The facility's proximity to the Gulf Coast also ties it to broader environmental considerations, including wetland ecosystems and waterway crossings common in the area.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Gulf Coast region of Louisiana, an area characterized by wetlands, bayous, and proximity to the Gulf of Mexico. Pipeline infrastructure in this region must manage risks related to soil erosion, flooding, and sensitive aquatic habitats. The transport of natural gas and hazardous liquids requires robust cathodic protection and leak detection systems to prevent environmental contamination. The facility's location near waterways necessitates compliance with spill prevention and response protocols under PHMSA regulations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Morse, in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States, approximately 2 miles west of the town.
It is an operational gas pipeline facility that transports natural gas and associated liquids from the S Mermentau Field, supporting the regional energy infrastructure.
In the United States, gas pipelines are regulated by PHMSA under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which covers design, construction, operation, and maintenance standards for safety.
Risk factors include proximity to populated areas and waterways, pipe age, cathodic protection effectiveness, and the type of commodity transported. Louisiana's Gulf Coast region also faces risks from hurricanes and soil erosion.
The facility gathers natural gas from the S Mermentau Field and feeds it into the pipeline network, supporting industrial, commercial, and residential energy needs in the Gulf Coast region.
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