Buckeye Baltimore Terminal - Fuel Terminal in Curtis Bay, Maryland

Buckeye Baltimore Terminal is a fuel terminal situated at 6098 Pennington Ave, Curtis Bay, Maryland, within Baltimore City. This facility is part of the broader Buckeye Partners network, which operates a vast system of pipelines and terminals across the United States. The terminal serves as a critical node for the receipt, storage, and distribution of petroleum products, supporting the energy needs of the Mid-Atlantic region. The terminal operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Maryland Department of the Environment. It is subject to federal regulations including the Underground Storage Tank (UST) requirements and the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule. The facility's NAICS code (424710) classifies it as a petroleum bulk station and terminal, indicating its role in wholesale fuel distribution. Typical infrastructure at such terminals includes aboveground storage tanks, loading racks, and pipeline connections. Located in the industrial area of Curtis Bay, the terminal is situated near the Patapsco River and the Port of Baltimore, a major shipping hub. Its proximity to water bodies necessitates robust spill prevention and secondary containment measures. The facility plays a significant role in the regional fuel supply chain, serving local markets and supporting transportation and industrial activities in the Baltimore metropolitan area.

The terminal is located in an industrial area of Curtis Bay, near the Patapsco River and Chesapeake Bay watershed. This proximity to sensitive aquatic ecosystems requires stringent spill prevention and secondary containment systems to mitigate the risk of petroleum releases. The facility operates under SPCC regulations, which mandate spill prevention plans and containment measures. The local industrial mix includes other fuel and chemical facilities, increasing the cumulative environmental risk in the area.