AERA ENERGY LLC DBA GREENGATE SAN ARDO LLC Fuel Terminal, San Ardo, California

AERA ENERGY LLC DBA GREENGATE SAN ARDO LLC is a fuel terminal located at 67040 Sargent Canyon Road in San Ardo, Monterey County, California. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional fuel supply chain, serving the Central Coast area. The terminal operates under U.S. EPA regulations for underground storage tanks (UST) and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements. California has additional stringent environmental rules, including CalARP for risk management and local air quality district permits. The facility's NAICS code 424710 indicates petroleum bulk stations and terminals. As a fuel terminal, the site handles storage and transfer of petroleum products, with typical risks including spills and vapor releases. Its location in a rural area of Monterey County reduces proximity to dense populations, but nearby water resources and agricultural land require careful spill containment and monitoring.

The terminal is situated in a semi-rural area of Monterey County, near the Salinas River watershed. Local environmental concerns include potential groundwater contamination from fuel spills and vapor emissions affecting air quality. The facility must comply with California's strict underground storage tank regulations and SPCC requirements to protect nearby agricultural and ecological resources.