COASTAL CHEMICAL CO., LLC- LOVING Fuel Terminal in Loving, New Mexico

COASTAL CHEMICAL CO., LLC- LOVING is a fuel terminal located at 63 East London Road in Loving, Eddy County, New Mexico. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional fuel supply chain, serving the Permian Basin area. As a fuel terminal in the United States, the facility is subject to EPA regulations including Underground Storage Tank (UST) requirements and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. These frameworks mandate secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response planning to mitigate environmental risks. The terminal's location in southeastern New Mexico places it within a major oil and gas production region. Its operations support local fuel distribution, contributing to the energy infrastructure of the area. The facility's compliance with federal regulations helps ensure safe handling and storage of petroleum products.

The facility is situated in an arid region of southeastern New Mexico, where groundwater resources are particularly sensitive to contamination. Fuel terminals in this area must implement robust secondary containment and leak detection systems to prevent spills from reaching soil and groundwater. The proximity to agricultural and rural communities underscores the need for stringent vapor recovery and spill prevention measures.