Overview
Buckeye Terminals, LLC - Hartford Terminal is an operational fuel terminal in Hartford, Illinois, handling petroleum products. It serves as a key distribution hub in the Midwest fuel infrastructure network.
Buckeye Terminals, LLC - Hartford Terminal is a fuel terminal located at 220 E Hawthorne in Hartford, Madison County, Illinois. This operational facility is part of the extensive Buckeye Partners network, which manages a vast portfolio of petroleum storage and pipeline assets across the United States. The terminal plays a critical role in the regional fuel supply chain, serving the greater St. Louis metropolitan area and surrounding regions. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. As a fuel terminal, it is subject to the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations and the Underground Storage Tank (UST) requirements. The terminal's operations involve the receipt, storage, and distribution of petroleum products, utilizing aboveground storage tanks and associated infrastructure. The NAICS codes 424710 (Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals) and 493110 (General Warehousing and Storage) classify its activities. Buckeye Terminals, LLC - Hartford Terminal is strategically positioned near the Mississippi River and major transportation corridors, facilitating efficient product movement via pipeline, truck, and barge. The terminal's location in an industrial area of Hartford minimizes direct impact on residential communities while providing essential fuel storage and distribution services that support local economies and transportation networks.
Environmental context
The Hartford Terminal is situated in an industrial area along the Mississippi River floodplain, which presents considerations for spill containment and groundwater protection. The facility's proximity to the river and nearby wetlands requires robust secondary containment systems and spill response plans to prevent petroleum releases into sensitive aquatic environments. The region's industrial history and the presence of other fuel infrastructure necessitate coordinated environmental monitoring and regulatory compliance under the Clean Water Act and SPCC rules.
Frequently asked questions
The Buckeye Terminals Hartford Terminal is located at 220 E Hawthorne, Hartford, Illinois 62048, in Madison County.
As a petroleum bulk station and terminal, the facility handles various petroleum products including gasoline, diesel, and other refined fuels for distribution.
Fuel terminals in Illinois must comply with EPA SPCC regulations for spill prevention, UST requirements for underground tanks, and state environmental rules enforced by the Illinois EPA.
The terminal serves as a distribution hub for the St. Louis metropolitan area and surrounding regions, receiving fuel via pipeline and distributing it by truck to local markets.
Typical safeguards include secondary containment for tanks, leak detection systems, spill response plans, and regular inspections to prevent releases of petroleum into the environment.
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