Calcasieu Refining Co - Lake Charles Crude Oil Refinery, Louisiana

Calcasieu Refining Co - Lake Charles Crude Oil Refinery is an operational refinery located at 4359 W Tank Farm Rd in Lake Charles, Calcasieu County, Louisiana. Situated in the Gulf Coast region, a major hub for oil refining and petrochemical production, the facility plays a key role in the local industrial landscape. The refinery operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards and the Clean Water Act. As a crude oil refinery, it processes crude oil into various petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 324110) indicate involvement in crude petroleum extraction and petroleum refining. The facility's location near the Gulf of Mexico and the Calcasieu Ship Channel provides access to marine transportation for crude oil imports and product exports. The surrounding area includes other petrochemical plants and refineries, contributing to a dense industrial corridor. The refinery's operations are subject to environmental regulations addressing air emissions, water discharges, and spill prevention.

The refinery is situated in a coastal region with high ecological sensitivity, including wetlands and the Calcasieu River estuary. Spill risk is a significant concern due to proximity to waterways and the Gulf of Mexico. The facility must comply with the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and the Oil Pollution Act. Air emissions from refining processes, including volatile organic compounds and sulfur dioxide, are regulated under the CAA Refinery MACT standards.