Overview
Hunt Southland Lumberton Refinery is an operational oil refinery located in Lumberton, Mississippi, United States. It processes crude oil into petroleum products and operates under federal and state environmental regulations.
The Hunt Southland Lumberton Refinery is an operational oil refinery situated at 7539 Highway 11 North in Lumberton, Mississippi, within Pearl River County. As a refinery, it plays a key role in the downstream oil sector, converting crude oil into fuels and other products. The facility is part of the United States' extensive refining infrastructure, which is concentrated along the Gulf Coast and inland regions. Operating under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Refinery MACT standards (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart CC) and the Clean Air Act, the refinery must control emissions of hazardous air pollutants and comply with other environmental requirements. The facility's NAICS codes (324110, 324121, 424710) indicate petroleum refining, asphalt paving mixture manufacturing, and petroleum bulk stations, suggesting a diverse product slate. The refinery's location in southern Mississippi places it near the Gulf Coast, a region with significant oil and gas infrastructure. Its operational status indicates ongoing contributions to local fuel supply and economic activity. The facility's environmental context includes potential risks from air emissions, wastewater discharges, and spill hazards, which are managed through regulatory compliance and industry best practices.
Environmental context
The refinery is situated in a region with a humid subtropical climate, which can influence air dispersion and water runoff patterns. Proximity to the Gulf Coast raises considerations for coastal spill risks and storm surge impacts. The facility's operations involve refining complexity typical of inland refineries, with potential emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and volatile organic compounds. Regulatory oversight under the EPA's Refinery MACT and Clean Water Act helps mitigate environmental impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Hunt Southland Lumberton Refinery is located at 7539 Highway 11 North, Lumberton, Mississippi 39455, United States.
It is an operational oil refinery that processes crude oil into petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, and asphalt.
The specific capacity in barrels per day is not publicly available, but it is classified under NAICS codes for petroleum refining and asphalt manufacturing.
The refinery must comply with U.S. EPA regulations including the Refinery MACT standards (40 CFR Part 63 Subpart CC) for air emissions, the Clean Air Act, and the Clean Water Act for wastewater discharges.
Refineries in Mississippi face risks from air emissions, potential spills, and proximity to the Gulf Coast. Regulatory frameworks like the EPA's Refinery MACT and BSEE offshore standards help manage these risks.
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