CLEVENGER PROPANE TANK - Fuel Terminal in Gibbon, Nebraska

CLEVENGER PROPANE TANK is a fuel terminal located in Gibbon, Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional propane distribution network, supporting residential, agricultural, and commercial energy needs in central Nebraska. As a fuel terminal handling propane, the facility operates under US EPA Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. These frameworks mandate secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response planning to mitigate environmental risks. The facility's scale is typical for a rural propane terminal serving a local customer base. The terminal contributes to energy security in the region by providing a reliable supply of propane for heating, crop drying, and industrial processes. Its location near Gibbon allows efficient distribution to surrounding communities and farms, supporting the agricultural economy of Buffalo County.

The facility is situated in an agricultural area of central Nebraska, where propane is widely used for crop drying and heating. Proximity to farmland and water resources necessitates robust spill prevention measures. The US EPA SPCC rule requires secondary containment for oil storage, while UST regulations mandate leak detection and corrosion protection to protect groundwater. The local climate, with cold winters, increases the importance of safe propane handling to prevent vapor releases.