Coastal Chemical Co., LLC Fuel Terminal in Plains, Kansas

Coastal Chemical Co., LLC is a fuel terminal located at 601 W. Cedar in Plains, Kansas, within Meade County. The facility is operational and plays a role in the local fuel supply chain, serving agricultural and industrial customers in the region. As a fuel terminal, it handles the storage and distribution of petroleum products. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including the Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule. These regulations require secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans to minimize environmental risks. The terminal's storage capacity and tank specifications are not publicly detailed, but typical fuel terminals in rural Kansas range from small to medium scale, supporting local farming and transportation needs. Environmental significance includes the potential for soil and groundwater contamination from fuel spills or leaks. The facility's location in a rural area with agricultural land and sensitive water resources underscores the importance of robust containment and monitoring systems. Compliance with SPCC and UST regulations helps mitigate risks to nearby ecosystems and communities.

The facility is situated in a rural area of southwestern Kansas, where agriculture is the primary land use. The region relies on groundwater from the Ogallala Aquifer for irrigation and drinking water. Fuel terminals in such settings pose a risk of hydrocarbon spills that could contaminate soil and groundwater. Secondary containment and regular monitoring are critical to protect local water resources and ecosystems.