Overview
Dunhill Entities Blakely Island Terminal is an operational fuel terminal in Mobile, Alabama, serving the United States fuel infrastructure network. It handles petroleum product storage and distribution.
Dunhill Entities Blakely Island Terminal is a fuel terminal located at 1437 Cochran Causeway in Mobile, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and plays a key role in the regional fuel supply chain, serving the Mobile area and broader Gulf Coast region. As a fuel terminal, the facility handles the storage and distribution of petroleum products. It operates under US EPA regulations including Underground Storage Tank (UST) requirements and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. The terminal's location on the Mobile River near the Gulf of Mexico makes it a strategic hub for fuel imports and distribution. The terminal supports local and regional fuel demand, contributing to the energy infrastructure of Alabama. Its position in Mobile, a major port city, facilitates efficient fuel transport via marine, pipeline, and truck modes. The facility's operational status ensures continued fuel supply to the region.
Environmental context
The terminal is situated in a coastal industrial area near the Mobile River and Mobile Bay, which are ecologically sensitive estuarine environments. Spill prevention and secondary containment are critical due to potential impacts on aquatic habitats. The facility must comply with SPCC regulations to mitigate oil spill risks. Proximity to urban areas also necessitates vapor recovery systems to minimize air quality impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The terminal is located at 1437 Cochran Causeway in Mobile, Alabama, United States, near the Mobile River.
It is a fuel terminal that stores and distributes petroleum products, serving the Mobile area and the broader Gulf Coast region.
The terminal operates under US EPA regulations including UST requirements for underground storage tanks and SPCC rules for spill prevention and control.
Coastal fuel terminals must implement robust spill prevention and secondary containment to protect sensitive estuarine and aquatic ecosystems from potential oil releases.
As a fuel terminal in Mobile, a major port city, it facilitates fuel imports and distribution via marine, pipeline, and truck, supporting regional energy supply.
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