ConocoPhillips Co - Lake Charles Coke Handling Terminal, Westlake, Louisiana Harbour

ConocoPhillips Co - Lake Charles Coke Handling Terminal is a harbour facility located at 3351 Bayou D'Inde Rd in Westlake, Louisiana, within Calcasieu County. The terminal specializes in handling petroleum coke and other bulk commodities, serving the Lake Charles industrial corridor. As a marine terminal, it facilitates the transfer of dry bulk cargo between ships and land-based storage or processing facilities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency's Vessel General Permit (VGP) and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for stormwater and wastewater discharges. Given its handling of petroleum coke, the terminal must comply with MARPOL Annex II regulations for noxious liquid substances in bulk. The facility's NAICS codes (423520 for coal and other mineral and ore merchant wholesalers, and 488320 for marine cargo handling) indicate its role in both wholesale distribution and cargo handling. The terminal's location on the Calcasieu Ship Channel provides access to the Gulf of Mexico, supporting regional export markets. Environmental management focuses on dust control for coke handling, stormwater runoff containment, and oil-water separation systems to protect nearby waterways. The facility contributes to the local economy by supporting the petrochemical and energy sectors in southwest Louisiana.

The terminal is situated in the Calcasieu River estuary, a coastal wetland ecosystem that supports diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. Coke handling operations require dust suppression measures to minimize particulate emissions, while stormwater management systems must prevent runoff of petroleum residues into sensitive waterways. The facility's proximity to the Gulf of Mexico necessitates compliance with oil spill prevention and response protocols under the Clean Water Act.