ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Coke Terminal - Harbour Facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Coke Terminal is a harbour facility located at the end of Gulf States Road at River 233 MM in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a key terminal for handling petroleum coke, a byproduct of oil refining. Situated along the Mississippi River, it benefits from strategic access to major waterway transportation routes. The terminal operates under the regulatory frameworks of the IMO MARPOL Convention and the US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP), which govern discharges from vessels and shoreside operations. As a coke terminal, it manages bulk solid cargo, requiring effective dust control and stormwater management to minimize environmental impact. The facility's location in an industrial corridor of Baton Rouge aligns with typical harbour operations in the region. Environmental significance includes its proximity to the Mississippi River and sensitive coastal habitats in Louisiana. The terminal must adhere to strict stormwater and oil-water management practices to prevent runoff into the river. Its role in the regional energy supply chain underscores its importance to local and national infrastructure, supporting the movement of refinery products via marine transport.

The terminal is situated on the Mississippi River near the Gulf of Mexico, an area with sensitive coastal ecosystems including wetlands and estuaries. Handling petroleum coke, a bulk solid cargo, requires robust dust suppression and stormwater management to prevent particulate and hydrocarbon runoff into the river. The facility operates under US EPA NPDES permits for stormwater discharges and must comply with oil spill prevention regulations under the Clean Water Act.