Beaumont–Port Arthur
Home of North America's largest refinery. We arrange tankage, freight and inspection along the Sabine-Neches Waterway at Beaumont and Port Arthur.
The Sabine-Neches Waterway serves one of the largest refining clusters in the world, including Motiva Port Arthur, the largest refinery in North America. The waterway also carries crude, LNG and military cargo.
Energy Transfer's Nederland terminal is one of the biggest crude storage and export sites on the Gulf Coast. We source tankage, fix freight and appoint inspectors along the waterway.
Refineries and terminals
Four large refineries sit on the waterway. Nederland has three crude ship docks, three barge berths and more than 24 pipeline connections.
| Refinery | Capacity (b/cd) |
|---|---|
| Motiva Port Arthur | 656,400 |
| ExxonMobil Beaumont | 612,000 |
| Valero Port Arthur | 385,000 |
| TotalEnergies Port Arthur | 238,000 |
Deepening the waterway
A dredging contract started in 2026 will give 44 feet of usable draft to Port Arthur and Beaumont by April 2028, toward an authorized 48 feet. Until then, draft limits shape vessel size and lightering plans.
- Crude and product tankage
- Freight sized to current draft limits
- Lightering and barge planning
- Independent inspection at each transfer
Frequently asked questions
When will deeper draft be available?
The current contract delivers 44 feet of usable draft by April 2028. The full 48 feet is the authorized target.
What is Nederland?
Energy Transfer's crude and NGL storage and export complex on the Neches River.
Which refineries are on the waterway?
Motiva Port Arthur, ExxonMobil Beaumont, Valero Port Arthur and TotalEnergies Port Arthur.
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