Fontenot Petroleum Co - Bulk Station: Fuel Terminal in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Fontenot Petroleum Co - Bulk Station is a fuel terminal located at 5334 Airline Hwy in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Operating under the NAICS code 424710 (Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals), this facility plays a critical role in the local fuel supply chain, handling storage and distribution of petroleum products. The facility operates under U.S. EPA regulations for underground storage tanks (UST) and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. As a bulk station in Louisiana, it is subject to state environmental oversight and must comply with secondary containment and leak detection requirements to mitigate spill and vapor risks. This terminal supports the Baton Rouge metropolitan area's fuel needs, serving commercial and industrial customers. Its location along Airline Highway provides convenient access to major transport routes, facilitating efficient distribution across the region.

The facility is situated in an industrial area of Baton Rouge, near the Mississippi River. The local environmental context includes potential risks to nearby water bodies from fuel spills, requiring robust secondary containment and spill response plans. Vapor emissions from storage and loading operations are managed through vapor recovery systems to comply with air quality regulations.