Colonial Pipeline Co - Lake Charles Station: Refined Product Pipeline in Sulphur, Louisiana

Colonial Pipeline Co - Lake Charles Station is a refined product pipeline facility located at 2053 Clifton Ridge Rd, Sulphur, Louisiana, in Calcasieu County. The facility is part of the Colonial Pipeline system, one of the largest refined product pipeline networks in the United States, transporting gasoline, diesel, and other fuels from the Gulf Coast to the East Coast. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 195, which governs hazardous liquid pipelines. As a refined product pipeline station, it likely includes pump stations, storage tanks, and metering equipment to manage the flow of products. The NAICS code 486910 indicates it is classified as a pipeline transportation of refined petroleum products. This station plays a critical role in the regional fuel supply chain, connecting Gulf Coast refineries to markets across the southeastern United States. Its location near Lake Charles and the Calcasieu River places it in an area with significant industrial activity, including petrochemical plants and LNG terminals, highlighting its importance to the local and national energy infrastructure.

The facility is situated in an industrial area near Lake Charles and the Calcasieu River, which are ecologically sensitive waterways. Pipeline operations in this region must manage risks related to potential spills that could affect aquatic habitats and wetlands. The proximity to populated areas in Sulphur and Lake Charles also necessitates robust safety measures and emergency response planning to protect communities and the environment.