Overview
Chalmette Refining is an operational oil refinery located in Chalmette, Louisiana, United States. It processes crude oil into various petroleum products, serving the regional energy market.
Chalmette Refining is an operational oil refinery situated in Chalmette, St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, along the Mississippi River. As part of the U.S. Gulf Coast refining complex, it benefits from proximity to crude oil supply and product distribution networks. The facility operates under U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, including the Refinery MACT standards for air emissions and the Clean Air Act. The refinery's operations involve distillation, cracking, and other refining processes to produce gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and other petrochemicals. Its location in Louisiana places it within a region with extensive pipeline and marine infrastructure, facilitating crude oil imports and product exports. The facility is subject to federal and state environmental oversight, including permits under the Clean Water Act and hazardous waste management rules. Chalmette Refining plays a significant role in the local economy and energy supply. Its coastal siting along the Mississippi River presents considerations for spill prevention and response, governed by the Oil Pollution Act and facility response plans. The refinery's product mix and capacity contribute to the broader U.S. fuel supply chain, supporting transportation and industrial sectors.
Environmental context
The refinery's location on the Mississippi River near the Gulf Coast presents environmental considerations related to waterway protection and spill risk. Operations are subject to the EPA's Refinery MACT standards for air emissions and the Clean Water Act for wastewater discharges. The facility must maintain spill prevention control and countermeasure plans and comply with the Oil Pollution Act requirements for response preparedness. The surrounding region includes sensitive estuarine and wetland habitats, requiring careful management of potential impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Chalmette Refining is located at 500 West St. Bernard Highway in Chalmette, Louisiana, United States, in St. Bernard Parish along the Mississippi River.
Chalmette Refining produces refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and other petrochemicals through crude oil distillation and processing.
The refinery operates under U.S. EPA regulations including the Refinery MACT standards for air emissions, the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and the Oil Pollution Act for spill prevention and response.
Oil refineries in Louisiana are subject to strict environmental regulations to manage air emissions, wastewater discharges, and spill risks. They must implement pollution control technologies and maintain emergency response plans to protect local ecosystems and communities.
Chalmette Refining provides jobs and supports the regional energy supply chain. Its operations contribute to the local tax base and demand for services from transportation, maintenance, and supply industries.
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