ANDERES OIL STEDMAN ST Fuel Terminal, Ketchikan, Alaska

ANDERES OIL STEDMAN ST is a fuel terminal situated at 900 Stedman St in Ketchikan, Alaska, within the Ketchikan Gateway Borough. As a fuel terminal, it plays a key role in the storage and distribution of petroleum products to the local community and surrounding areas. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS 424710, which covers petroleum bulk stations and terminals. Operating in the United States, this facility is subject to federal and state regulations, including the EPA's Underground Storage Tank (UST) requirements and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. These regulations mandate secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans to mitigate environmental risks. The facility's location in a coastal Alaskan community also implies adherence to additional state-level environmental protections. The terminal's significance lies in its role as a critical infrastructure node for fuel supply in Ketchikan, a remote community dependent on marine and air transportation. By ensuring reliable fuel storage and distribution, the facility supports local economic activities, including fishing, tourism, and transportation. Its operational status contributes to the energy resilience of the region.

The facility is situated in Ketchikan, a coastal city in Southeast Alaska with a temperate rainforest climate. The area's high precipitation and proximity to marine ecosystems necessitate robust spill prevention measures to protect local waterways and wildlife. Secondary containment systems and regular inspections are typical for such facilities to mitigate the risk of fuel releases into the environment.