Meraux Refinery - Operational Oil Refinery in Meraux, Louisiana, United States

Meraux Refinery is an operational oil refinery located in Meraux, St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, United States. Situated along the Mississippi River, it is part of the extensive refining complex in the Gulf Coast region, which is a major hub for petroleum processing. The facility plays a key role in supplying refined products to domestic and international markets. The refinery operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Refinery MACT standards for air emissions and the Clean Air Act. It also falls under state-level regulations from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. The facility's Nelson complexity index, a measure of refining complexity, is typical for a medium-sized refinery in the region, indicating a moderate level of secondary processing capabilities. As part of the Gulf Coast refining cluster, Meraux Refinery contributes to the region's energy security and economic activity. Its proximity to the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico facilitates crude oil imports and product exports. The facility's operations are subject to spill prevention and response regulations under the Oil Pollution Act, given its coastal siting and potential environmental risks.

The Meraux Refinery is located in a coastal area near the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico, which presents inherent spill risks associated with oil refining and transportation. The facility operates under the U.S. EPA's Refinery MACT standards for air emissions and the Oil Pollution Act for spill prevention and response. The surrounding region includes sensitive estuarine and wetland ecosystems, making environmental management critical. The refinery's downstream product mix includes gasoline, diesel, and other fuels, which are distributed via pipeline and marine vessels.