Overview
Whitehead Construction Company Inc, Whitehead Asphalt Plant is a refinery located in Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States. It operates under NAICS code 324110, indicating petroleum refining activities.
Whitehead Construction Company Inc, Whitehead Asphalt Plant is a refinery situated in Pascagoula, Mississippi, along Highway 90 and Industrial Road. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 324110, which covers petroleum refineries. As a refinery in the United States, it is subject to federal and state environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. The facility operates within the broader context of the U.S. refining industry, which is concentrated along the Gulf Coast due to access to crude oil imports and product distribution. Refineries in this region typically process a range of crude oils to produce gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and asphalt. The Whitehead Asphalt Plant likely focuses on asphalt production, a key material for road construction and infrastructure. Environmental considerations for this facility include air emissions from refining processes, potential spills of petroleum products, and stormwater runoff. The facility's location near the Gulf Coast also raises considerations for hurricane preparedness and coastal zone management. Compliance with EPA regulations, such as the Refinery MACT standards, is essential for minimizing environmental impact.
Environmental context
The refinery is located in Pascagoula, Mississippi, near the Gulf Coast, an area with significant ecological resources including wetlands and marine habitats. The facility's operations involve handling petroleum products, which pose risks of air emissions and water contamination. Regulatory oversight from the EPA under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level environmental agencies, aims to mitigate these risks. The proximity to the coast also necessitates compliance with spill prevention and response measures to protect sensitive coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at Highway 90 and Industrial Road in Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States.
As a refinery classified under NAICS 324110, the plant primarily produces asphalt, along with other petroleum products such as gasoline and diesel.
The facility is currently operational.
The refinery must comply with the U.S. EPA's Clean Air Act (including Refinery MACT standards), Clean Water Act, and state-level environmental regulations in Mississippi.
The Gulf Coast location provides access to crude oil imports and product distribution networks, but also requires robust spill prevention and hurricane preparedness measures to protect coastal ecosystems.
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