COASTAL CHEMICAL CO., LLC - HOBBS Fuel Terminal in Hobbs, New Mexico

COASTAL CHEMICAL CO., LLC - HOBBS is a fuel terminal located at 5440 North A Street in Hobbs, Lea County, New Mexico. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 424690, which covers other chemical and allied products merchant wholesalers. As a fuel terminal, it plays a role in the storage and distribution of petroleum products in the region. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes the EPA's Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. These regulations require secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans to mitigate environmental risks. The terminal's scale is typical for a mid-sized inland facility serving local markets. This fuel terminal supports the energy infrastructure of southeastern New Mexico, an area with significant oil and gas production. Its location near Hobbs provides logistical advantages for distributing fuels to industrial, agricultural, and commercial users. The facility's compliance with federal regulations helps ensure safe operations and environmental protection.

The facility is situated in an arid region of southeastern New Mexico, where water resources are limited and sensitive to contamination. Fuel terminals pose spill and vapor risks, requiring robust secondary containment and leak detection systems. Proximity to groundwater aquifers and the potential for soil contamination necessitate strict adherence to SPCC and UST regulations to protect local ecosystems.