LOCAP LLC - LOCAP INC - ST. JAMES TERMINAL: Oil Pipeline Facility in St. James, Louisiana

LOCAP LLC - LOCAP INC - ST. JAMES TERMINAL is an oil pipeline facility located at 6695 LOCAP RD in St. James, Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a critical node in the region's pipeline infrastructure, handling crude oil transport. Its location in St. James Parish places it within a major industrial corridor along the Mississippi River. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 195 for hazardous liquid pipelines. As part of the LOCAP system, it connects to extensive pipeline networks serving refineries and terminals in the Gulf Coast region. The facility's NAICS code 486110 indicates it is classified as a crude petroleum pipeline transportation operation. The St. James Terminal contributes to the energy supply chain for the United States, supporting domestic crude oil distribution. Its location near the Mississippi River and major refining centers underscores its strategic importance. The facility's operations are subject to safety regulations and environmental monitoring to mitigate risks associated with pipeline transport.

The facility is situated in a region with proximity to the Mississippi River and populated areas, requiring careful management of spill risks. The transport of crude oil through pipelines necessitates robust cathodic protection and leak detection systems to prevent environmental contamination. Local ecosystems include wetlands and waterways that could be impacted by potential releases, emphasizing the importance of regulatory compliance and emergency response planning.