Duhon Brothers Oil Co Inc Fuel Terminal, Abbeville, Louisiana

Duhon Brothers Oil Co Inc is a fuel terminal located at 818 S. Henry St in Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. The facility is operational and plays a key role in the regional fuel supply chain, serving as a storage and distribution hub for petroleum products in the area. The terminal operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including 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 facility's NAICS code 424710 indicates it is a petroleum bulk station or terminal, typically handling large volumes of fuel for wholesale distribution. As a fuel terminal in the Gulf Coast region, the facility is situated in an area with a dense network of petroleum infrastructure. Its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and local waterways necessitates robust environmental safeguards to protect sensitive ecosystems. The terminal supports the local economy by providing fuel for transportation, agriculture, and industrial activities in southern Louisiana.

The facility is located in a region with high groundwater vulnerability due to the shallow water table and proximity to coastal wetlands. Spill prevention and secondary containment are critical to protect local water resources. The terminal's operations are subject to EPA UST and SPCC regulations, which mandate leak detection, corrosion protection, and spill response measures to minimize environmental impact.