Overview
Shell Pipeline Co LP - Fourchon Booster Station is an operational oil pipeline facility in Leeville, Louisiana, USA. It serves as a critical node in the regional crude oil transportation network.
Shell Pipeline Co LP - Fourchon Booster Station is an operational oil pipeline facility located at 27982 Highway 1 in Leeville, Louisiana, within Lafourche Parish. This booster station plays a key role in the transportation of crude oil through the pipeline network in the Gulf Coast region, a major hub for U.S. oil infrastructure. 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. Booster stations like this one are essential for maintaining pressure and flow along long-distance pipelines, ensuring efficient transport from production areas to refineries and terminals. The station's location in coastal Louisiana places it within a dense network of pipelines serving offshore and onshore oil fields. Environmental and operational significance includes its role in supporting the energy supply chain for the Gulf Coast, which is a vital region for U.S. oil production and refining. The facility's proximity to waterways and populated areas necessitates robust safety and environmental protection measures, including leak detection and cathodic protection systems to prevent corrosion and spills.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the coastal wetlands of Louisiana, an ecologically sensitive area with numerous waterways and bayous. Pipeline infrastructure in this region faces risks from corrosion due to humid, saline conditions and potential impacts from hurricanes and storm surges. Proximity to populated areas and sensitive ecosystems requires stringent environmental monitoring and spill prevention measures.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 27982 Highway 1 in Leeville, Louisiana, within Lafourche Parish, USA.
It is an oil pipeline booster station that maintains pressure and flow in crude oil pipelines, ensuring efficient transportation from production areas to refineries.
The facility operates under PHMSA and 49 CFR Part 195 for hazardous liquid pipelines, which mandate safety standards, leak detection, and corrosion control.
Risks include corrosion from saline environments, hurricane damage, and potential spills affecting wetlands and waterways. Operators must implement cathodic protection and spill response plans.
It supports the Gulf Coast crude oil infrastructure by enabling continuous flow through long-distance pipelines, connecting offshore and onshore production to refineries and terminals.
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