Risk: Medium Refinery Operational

Endicott Harvey LLC - Westbank Biofuels Refinery, Marrero, Louisiana | US Oil Infrastructure

MARRERO, Louisiana, United States

Overview

Endicott Harvey LLC - Westbank Biofuels is a refinery in Marrero, Louisiana, operating under US EPA regulations. The facility processes petroleum products in the Gulf Coast refining hub.

Endicott Harvey LLC - Westbank Biofuels is a refinery located at 4400 River Rd in Marrero, Louisiana, within Jefferson Parish. The facility operates in the United States' Gulf Coast region, a major center for petroleum refining and petrochemical production. As an operational refinery, it contributes to the country's fuel supply chain. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for waste management. Its NAICS code 324110 indicates petroleum refining, which typically involves distillation, cracking, and blending processes. The Gulf Coast region is home to many refineries with varying complexity, often measured by the Nelson complexity index. This refinery plays a role in the local and regional fuel market, supplying products such as gasoline, diesel, and other petroleum derivatives. Its location along the Mississippi River provides access to waterborne transportation for crude oil feedstocks and product distribution. The facility's operations are subject to environmental regulations aimed at controlling emissions and managing waste, contributing to the broader industrial landscape of Louisiana.

Environmental context

The refinery is situated in the Mississippi River corridor, an area with significant industrial activity and ecological sensitivity. Coastal siting poses spill risks to nearby waterways and the Gulf of Mexico. The facility's operations involve handling of crude oil and refined products, requiring adherence to spill prevention and response plans under EPA and Coast Guard regulations. Local air quality is monitored under the Clean Air Act, with refineries subject to MACT standards for hazardous air pollutants.

Frequently asked questions

The refinery is located at 4400 River Rd in Marrero, Louisiana, within Jefferson Parish, United States.

It is a petroleum refinery that processes crude oil into refined products such as gasoline and diesel.

The facility operates under US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards and RCRA for waste management.

The Gulf Coast region, including Louisiana, hosts a large concentration of refineries due to access to crude oil imports and product distribution via waterways.

The facility must comply with spill prevention and air emission controls under EPA and Coast Guard regulations to mitigate risks to local waterways and air quality.

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