Lake Charles
Refining and LNG on the Calcasieu Ship Channel. We arrange product freight, storage and inspection at Lake Charles.
The Calcasieu Ship Channel runs 34 miles from Lake Charles to the Gulf of Mexico. It serves large refineries run by Citgo and Phillips 66 and a growing group of LNG export plants near its mouth in Cameron Parish.
The channel silts up quickly, so usable draft depends on maintenance dredging. We plan freight around current draft, source storage and appoint inspectors.
Working with a shoaling channel
The authorized depth is 40 feet, but shoaling means actual draft can be lower between dredging campaigns. We check the latest Army Corps of Engineers survey before fixing a vessel.
What we arrange
Refineries on the channel include Citgo Lake Charles, Phillips 66 Westlake and Calcasieu Refining. The port is run by the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District.
- Product freight from Lake Charles refineries
- Crude freight sized to current draft
- Storage sourcing
- Independent inspection at each transfer
Frequently asked questions
What is the channel's maximum draft?
The authorized depth is 40 feet. Actual usable draft depends on maintenance dredging.
Which refineries are here?
Citgo Lake Charles, Phillips 66 Westlake and Calcasieu Refining.
Why is dredging a recurring topic?
The channel shoals heavily, and maintenance funding has often fallen short of need.
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