Motiva Enterprises LLC - Sorrento Off Site Storage Caverns Facility: Refined Product Pipeline Storage in Louisiana

Motiva Enterprises LLC - Sorrento Off Site Storage Caverns Facility is a refined product pipeline storage facility located at 47539 Texaco Rd, Sorrento, Louisiana, in Ascension Parish. The facility is operational and serves as a key node in the storage and distribution of refined petroleum products within the United States pipeline network. 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. As a storage cavern facility, it utilizes underground salt caverns for the safe storage of refined products, a common practice in the Gulf Coast region due to the presence of suitable salt formations. The facility's NAICS codes (336611 and 486910) indicate its involvement in ship building and repairing as well as pipeline transportation of refined petroleum products. Located in Louisiana's industrial corridor, the facility plays a significant role in the regional energy infrastructure, supporting the supply chain for refined products to markets across the southeastern United States. Its proximity to the Mississippi River and major refining centers enhances its strategic importance for product distribution and storage capacity.

The facility is situated in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, an area with extensive industrial activity and proximity to the Mississippi River. The storage of refined products in underground salt caverns presents potential risks to groundwater and soil if leaks occur. The region's high water table and frequent flooding events necessitate robust containment and monitoring systems. Cathodic protection and regular integrity testing are critical to prevent corrosion-related releases.