Enterprise Products Co/Sorrento PHT - Refined Product Pipeline in Sorrento, Louisiana

Enterprise Products Co/Sorrento PHT is a refined product pipeline facility located at 47504 Texaco Rd in Sorrento, Louisiana, within Ascension Parish. The facility is operational and serves as part of the extensive pipeline infrastructure in the United States, handling refined petroleum products. As a refined product pipeline, it falls under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) Part 195 for hazardous liquid pipelines. The facility operates under NAICS codes 221210 (Natural Gas Distribution) and 486910 (Pipeline Transportation of Refined Petroleum Products). Typical refined product pipelines in this region are part of a dense network connecting refineries, storage terminals, and distribution centers. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with safety standards, including cathodic protection, leak detection, and integrity management programs. Located in Louisiana's industrial corridor along the Mississippi River, this facility plays a role in the transportation of refined products to markets across the southeastern United States. The region's pipeline infrastructure is critical for energy distribution, supporting local economies and industrial operations. Environmental considerations include proximity to waterways and populated areas, requiring robust safety measures to prevent spills and protect communities.

The facility is situated in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, a region with numerous waterways and wetlands. Proximity to the Mississippi River and populated areas necessitates stringent spill prevention and response measures. The pipeline transports refined products, which pose risks of groundwater contamination if leaks occur. Cathodic protection and regular inspections are typical for such facilities to mitigate corrosion-related failures.