Buckeye Terminals LLC - Detroit Taylor Terminal: Fuel Terminal in Taylor, Michigan

Buckeye Terminals LLC - Detroit Taylor Terminal is a fuel terminal situated at 8000 South Beech Daly Road in Taylor, Wayne County, Michigan. The facility is operational and plays a key role in the regional fuel distribution network, serving the Detroit metropolitan area and beyond. The terminal operates under the regulatory oversight of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with compliance requirements including Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans. As a fuel terminal, it handles the storage and transfer of petroleum products, with typical infrastructure including aboveground storage tanks, loading racks, and secondary containment systems. This facility is part of Buckeye Partners' extensive terminal network, which provides critical fuel supply to the region. Its location in Wayne County places it within a major industrial and logistics hub, supporting local transportation and economic activity. The terminal's operational status ensures continued fuel availability for the surrounding communities.

The terminal is located in an urban-industrial area of Taylor, Michigan, near the Detroit River and the Great Lakes system. The surrounding region has a high density of industrial facilities, which increases the potential for cumulative environmental impacts. Spill prevention and secondary containment are critical for protecting local waterways and groundwater from petroleum releases. The facility's compliance with SPCC and UST regulations helps mitigate these risks.