Overview
Oneok Riverside Plant is an operational refinery located in Louisiana, United States, processing crude oil and natural gas products. It is part of the country's extensive oil infrastructure network.
Oneok Riverside Plant is a refinery situated in Louisiana, United States, a state with a significant concentration of oil and gas infrastructure. The facility is operational and classified under the Oil & natural gas company category, indicating its role in processing hydrocarbons. As a refinery, it contributes to the downstream sector, converting crude oil into valuable products. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the EPA Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards for emissions control and BSEE oversight for offshore-related activities. Louisiana's Gulf Coast location subjects the facility to coastal siting considerations and spill risk management protocols. The refinery's scale is typical for the region, which hosts numerous large and medium-sized refineries. Environmental and operational significance of Oneok Riverside Plant includes its integration into the regional energy grid and its role in supplying refined products to local and national markets. The facility's location near the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico provides logistical advantages for crude oil receipt and product distribution. Its operations are subject to MARPOL Annex I regulations for marine pollution prevention.
Environmental context
The refinery is located in Louisiana's coastal zone, an area with high ecological sensitivity due to wetlands and marine habitats. Spill risk is a primary environmental concern, given the proximity to waterways and the Gulf of Mexico. The facility's refining complexity, typical of the region, involves processes that require robust emission controls to comply with EPA MACT standards. Downstream product mix includes fuels and petrochemicals, which have implications for air quality and climate.
Frequently asked questions
Oneok Riverside Plant is located in Louisiana, United States, near the Gulf Coast at coordinates 30.2115 N, -91.0371 W.
Oneok Riverside Plant is a refinery that processes crude oil and natural gas into refined products, operating under the Oil & natural gas company category.
Oneok Riverside Plant is currently operational, as indicated by its listing in the oil infrastructure directory.
Refineries in Louisiana must comply with the EPA Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards for air emissions, as well as state and federal spill prevention and coastal zone management regulations.
As a coastal refinery, Oneok Riverside Plant is subject to spill prevention and response plans under the Clean Water Act and MARPOL Annex I, including secondary containment and emergency procedures.