Overview
FLINT HILLS RESOURCES PINE BEND LLC - WESCOTT TERMINAL is an operational fuel terminal in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, serving the regional petroleum distribution network.
FLINT HILLS RESOURCES PINE BEND LLC - WESCOTT TERMINAL is a fuel terminal located at 10450 Robert Trail South in Inver Grove Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota. The facility operates within the United States fuel infrastructure sector, handling the storage and distribution of petroleum products to support regional supply chains. The terminal operates under U.S. EPA regulations including the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and Underground Storage Tank (UST) requirements. Facilities of this type typically employ secondary containment systems and leak detection to manage spill and vapor risks. The NAICS code 424710 indicates petroleum bulk stations and terminals, reflecting the facility's role in wholesale fuel distribution. As part of the Flint Hills Resources network, this terminal contributes to the fuel supply for the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area and surrounding regions. Its location near the Mississippi River and major transportation routes underscores its logistical importance in moving fuel products efficiently across the upper Midwest.
Environmental context
The terminal is situated in a suburban-industrial area of Inver Grove Heights, near the Mississippi River. Fuel terminals in this region must manage spill and vapor risks through secondary containment and vapor recovery systems. Proximity to the river and residential areas heightens the importance of robust environmental safeguards to protect local water resources and communities.
Frequently asked questions
The terminal is located at 10450 Robert Trail South, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota 55077, in Dakota County.
It is a fuel terminal that stores and distributes petroleum products, operating under NAICS code 424710 for petroleum bulk stations and terminals.
Fuel terminals in Minnesota must comply with U.S. EPA regulations including SPCC for spill prevention and UST requirements for underground storage tanks, as well as state environmental rules.
The terminal likely uses secondary containment, leak detection, and vapor recovery systems to mitigate spill and vapor risks, in line with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Fuel terminals serve as intermediate storage and distribution hubs, receiving fuel from refineries or pipelines and transferring it to trucks for delivery to retail stations and end users.
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