International Shipyard LLC - Shipyard Facility Cooling Tower, Larose, Louisiana

INTERNATIONAL SHIPYARD LLC - SHIPYARD FACILITY is a cooling tower located in Larose, Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and supports shipyard operations at 660 Industrial Park Rd. Cooling towers in this region are typically used for industrial process cooling, reflecting the area's strong maritime and industrial base. The facility operates under U.S. regulatory frameworks, including ASHRAE 15 for refrigeration safety and the EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) for refrigerant management. As a cooling tower, it likely uses water as a cooling medium, with potential for evaporative cooling. The NAICS code 333415 indicates air-conditioning and warm air heating equipment manufacturing, suggesting the facility may be involved in producing or servicing such equipment. Cooling towers play a critical role in maintaining operational efficiency for industrial facilities. This plant contributes to the local economy of Larose and supports the broader shipbuilding and repair industry in Louisiana. Its location near the Gulf Coast highlights the importance of reliable cooling infrastructure in a humid subtropical climate.

Cooling towers in Louisiana operate in a humid subtropical climate, which affects water consumption and efficiency. Evaporative cooling systems can have higher water usage, while air-cooled alternatives reduce water demand but may have lower efficiency. Refrigerant management is critical to minimize global-warming potential, with U.S. regulations phasing down high-GWP refrigerants under the AIM Act.