Overview
Williams Olefins LLC operates a hydrocarbon barge loading facility at Honeywell Dock in Geismar, Louisiana. This harbour handles bulk liquid cargo along the Mississippi River corridor.
Williams Olefins LLC - Hydrocarbon Barge Loading - Honeywell Dock is a harbour facility located at 5525 Highway 3115 in Geismar, Ascension Parish, Louisiana. The facility is operational and serves as a key node for transporting hydrocarbon products via barge on the Mississippi River system. Its NAICS codes (424710 and 488320) indicate involvement in petroleum bulk stations and marine cargo handling. The facility operates under U.S. regulatory frameworks including the Clean Water Act and EPA's Vessel General Permit (VGP) for discharges incidental to vessel operations. As a hydrocarbon loading dock, it must manage stormwater runoff and oil-water separation to prevent spills. The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality oversees state-level permits for such facilities. Located in Louisiana's industrial corridor, this dock supports the regional petrochemical industry. Its proximity to the Mississippi River provides access to major shipping routes, facilitating the movement of hydrocarbons to refineries and chemical plants. The facility's role in bulk liquid transport underscores its importance to the local energy supply chain.
Environmental context
The facility handles hydrocarbon products, posing risks of spills during loading and transfer operations. Located near the Mississippi River, it must implement robust spill prevention and stormwater management measures. The surrounding area includes industrial complexes and sensitive aquatic habitats, requiring compliance with EPA's SPCC (Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure) regulations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 5525 Highway 3115 in Geismar, Ascension Parish, Louisiana, United States.
This harbour handles bulk liquid hydrocarbons, including products such as olefins and other petrochemicals, loaded onto barges for transport.
The facility must comply with the Clean Water Act, EPA's Vessel General Permit (VGP), and SPCC regulations for spill prevention and stormwater management.
Environmental risks are managed through spill prevention plans, oil-water separation systems, and stormwater controls to protect the Mississippi River ecosystem.
The dock supports the Louisiana petrochemical industry by enabling efficient barge transport of hydrocarbons to refineries and chemical plants along the Mississippi River.
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