FERACHI OIL - A Division of Lard Oil Co Fuel Terminal, Plaquemine, Louisiana

FERACHI OIL - A DIVISION OF LARD OIL CO is a fuel terminal located at 715 JOFFRION ST in Plaquemine, Iberville Parish, Louisiana. The facility is operational and serves as a key node in the regional fuel distribution network, handling petroleum products for commercial and industrial end-users. The terminal operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ). As a fuel terminal, it is subject to Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations and likely maintains underground storage tanks (USTs) or aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) with secondary containment systems. The facility's NAICS code 424710 indicates it is a petroleum bulk station or terminal, typically involving storage capacities ranging from small (under 50,000 barrels) to large (over 500,000 barrels). The terminal's location in Plaquemine, near the Mississippi River, provides logistical advantages for barge and pipeline deliveries. Its operational status ensures a steady supply of fuel to the surrounding region, supporting local transportation, agriculture, and industrial activities. The facility's environmental management includes vapor recovery systems and spill response plans to mitigate risks to nearby water bodies and communities.

The facility is situated in an industrial area of Plaquemine, near the Mississippi River. The region's humid subtropical climate and proximity to waterways increase the potential for spills to impact sensitive aquatic ecosystems. Secondary containment and regular inspections are critical to prevent releases. The terminal's storage tanks, depending on age and type, may pose vapor and leak risks, necessitating compliance with EPA UST and SPCC regulations.