Bodie-Hoover Petroleum Corp Fuel Terminal, Lemont, Illinois | USA Fuel Infrastructure

Bodie-Hoover Petroleum Corp is a fuel terminal located at 13383 Main St., Lemont, Illinois, within Cook County. The facility is operational and plays a key role in the regional fuel distribution network, serving the greater Chicago area. As a fuel terminal, it handles the storage and transfer of petroleum products, supporting local and regional supply chains. The facility operates under U.S. regulatory frameworks including the EPA's Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. These regulations mandate secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans to mitigate environmental risks. The terminal's NAICS codes (324191 for petroleum bulk stations and terminals, and 424710 for petroleum bulk stations and terminals) indicate its role in wholesale distribution. Fuel terminals like Bodie-Hoover are critical infrastructure for maintaining fuel supply stability. They serve as hubs for transferring fuel from pipelines, rail, or barges to tanker trucks for local delivery. The facility's location in Lemont, near major transportation routes, enhances its strategic importance for the region's energy needs.

The facility is situated in an industrial area of Lemont, near the Des Plaines River and within the Chicago metropolitan region. Fuel terminals pose risks of spills and vapor emissions, which can impact nearby water bodies and air quality. Secondary containment systems and vapor recovery units are typical mitigation measures. The proximity to sensitive receptors such as residential areas and ecological zones requires robust environmental management under SPCC and UST regulations.