Shell Pipeline Co LP - Holmwood Station: Oil Pipeline Facility in Bell City, Louisiana

Shell Pipeline Co LP - Holmwood Station is an oil pipeline facility located at 7877 Todd Rd, Bell City, Louisiana, in Calcasieu County. The facility is operational and serves as a key component in the regional petroleum transportation network, connecting production areas to refineries and distribution hubs. As an oil pipeline facility, Holmwood Station is subject to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) regulations under 49 CFR Part 195, which governs hazardous liquid pipelines. The facility's NAICS code 486110 indicates it is part of the crude petroleum pipeline transportation sector. Typical infrastructure includes pump stations, storage tanks, and pipeline segments with cathodic protection systems to prevent corrosion. The facility's location in southwestern Louisiana places it within a region with extensive oil and gas infrastructure, including proximity to the Gulf Coast refining complex. Its operational role supports the movement of crude oil and refined products, contributing to energy supply chains that serve both domestic and export markets.

The facility is situated in a region with a network of waterways and wetlands, including the Calcasieu River and nearby coastal marshes. Pipeline infrastructure in this area requires rigorous corrosion protection and leak detection systems to safeguard sensitive aquatic ecosystems. The facility's proximity to populated areas and water bodies necessitates adherence to PHMSA integrity management programs.