Genesis Rail Services LLC - Raceland Rail Facility: Oil Pipeline Terminal in Louisiana

Genesis Rail Services LLC - Raceland Rail Facility is an oil pipeline facility located at 175 Mill St., Raceland, Louisiana, in Lafourche Parish. The facility is operational and serves as a rail-to-pipeline transfer point for crude oil and refined petroleum products, connecting rail networks to the broader pipeline infrastructure in the Gulf Coast region. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT), specifically 49 CFR Part 195 for hazardous liquid pipelines. Its NAICS codes (486110 and 488210) indicate crude oil pipeline transportation and support activities for rail transportation. The facility's scale is typical for a regional rail-to-pipeline terminal, handling multiple commodities and serving as a critical link in the supply chain. Located in southern Louisiana, the facility is situated in an area with extensive pipeline and refining infrastructure, near the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. Its role in transferring oil from rail to pipeline supports the efficient distribution of energy resources across the United States, contributing to the stability of regional fuel supplies and the broader energy grid.

The facility is located in a region with high population density and proximity to waterways, including the Mississippi River and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. The transport of crude oil and refined products poses risks of spills, which could impact local ecosystems and communities. Regulatory compliance with PHMSA's integrity management and spill response plans is critical to mitigating these risks.