ST. ROSE REFINERY LLC - Oil Refinery in Saint Rose, Louisiana

ST. ROSE REFINERY LLC is an operational oil refinery situated at 11842 River Rd in Saint Rose, Louisiana, within St. Charles Parish. The facility is part of the United States' extensive refining infrastructure along the Mississippi River, a key corridor for crude oil and product transport. As a refinery, it converts crude oil into various petroleum products, serving regional and national markets. The refinery operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Refinery MACT standards (40 CFR Part 63) for air emissions, and the Clean Air Act. Louisiana's Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) also enforces state-level permits. The facility's NAICS code 324110 indicates petroleum refining, a sector subject to stringent safety and environmental regulations. The facility's location near the Mississippi River and the Gulf Coast presents both logistical advantages and environmental considerations. Coastal siting involves spill risk and potential impacts on aquatic ecosystems. The refinery's role in the regional fuel supply chain underscores its significance to local and national energy infrastructure.

The refinery is situated in the Mississippi River corridor, a major industrial and ecological zone. Coastal Louisiana faces risks from hurricanes and flooding, which can affect refinery operations and increase spill potential. The facility's proximity to the river and Gulf of Mexico necessitates robust spill prevention and response measures under the Clean Water Act and Oil Pollution Act. Local ecosystems include wetlands and estuarine habitats that could be impacted by hydrocarbon releases.