Calumet Lubricants Co LP - Calumet Cotton Valley Refinery, Cotton Valley, Louisiana

Calumet Lubricants Co LP - Calumet Cotton Valley is a refinery located in Cotton Valley, Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and processes crude oil to produce lubricants and other petroleum products. As a refinery in the US Gulf Coast region, it operates within a dense network of oil infrastructure. The refinery falls under the regulatory oversight of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Refinery MACT standards for air emissions and the Clean Air Act. The facility's NAICS code 324110 indicates it is a petroleum refinery. Refineries in this region typically range from small to medium scale, often focusing on niche products like lubricants. The facility's location in Louisiana places it in a region with significant oil and gas activity, including proximity to the Gulf Coast and major pipeline networks. The environmental context involves potential risks from air emissions and water discharges, regulated under EPA programs. The refinery contributes to local employment and the regional supply of lubricants and specialty products.

The refinery is situated in northwestern Louisiana, an area with a mix of industrial and agricultural land use. The facility's operations involve refining crude oil, which carries risks of air emissions (e.g., VOCs, SOx) and potential spills. Regulatory compliance with EPA's Refinery MACT and Clean Air Act helps mitigate these risks. The nearby waterways and groundwater are protected under the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.