Southern Manufacturing - Lowry Plant: Oil Pipeline Facility in Lowry, Louisiana

Southern Manufacturing - Lowry Plant is an oil pipeline facility located at 146 River Rd in Lowry, Cameron Parish, Louisiana. The facility is operational and serves as part of the regional pipeline infrastructure for transporting crude oil or refined petroleum products. The facility's location in the Gulf Coast region suggests it is part of a dense network of pipelines serving refineries and petrochemical plants. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 195, which governs hazardous liquid pipelines. This includes requirements for corrosion control, leak detection, and emergency response plans. The NAICS code 486110 indicates it is classified as crude petroleum pipeline transportation. Louisiana's pipeline infrastructure is critical for moving oil from the Gulf of Mexico and inland production areas to refineries and export terminals. The Lowry plant contributes to this network, supporting energy supply chains and local economic activity. Its proximity to waterways and populated areas necessitates robust safety and environmental protections.

The facility is located in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, a coastal region with extensive wetlands and waterways. Oil pipelines in this area pose risks of spills that could impact sensitive marsh ecosystems and the Gulf of Mexico. The region is also prone to hurricanes, which can damage infrastructure. Regulatory oversight by PHMSA includes spill prevention and response measures to mitigate environmental risks.