Overview
Global Companies Port Everglades West Terminal is a fuel terminal located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. It operates as a key hub for petroleum storage and distribution in the region.
Global Companies Port Everglades West Terminal is a fuel terminal situated at 1180 Spangler Rd in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This facility is part of the Port Everglades complex, a major petroleum hub in the southeastern United States. The terminal is operational and serves as a critical node for the storage and distribution of petroleum products to the local and regional market. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. These regulations mandate secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans to mitigate environmental risks. The terminal's NAICS code 424710 indicates it is involved in petroleum bulk stations and terminals, typically handling large volumes of fuel. As part of the Port Everglades energy infrastructure, this terminal supports the fuel supply for South Florida, including the Miami metropolitan area. Its location near sensitive coastal ecosystems and urban areas necessitates robust environmental safeguards. The facility's role in the regional fuel supply chain underscores its importance for transportation, aviation, and industrial activities in the region.
Environmental context
The terminal is located in a coastal urban area near the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, which are sensitive ecosystems. Spill and vapor risks are managed through secondary containment systems and vapor recovery units, as required by EPA regulations. Proximity to residential areas and marine habitats necessitates strict adherence to environmental protocols to prevent contamination.
Frequently asked questions
The terminal is located at 1180 Spangler Rd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316, United States, within the Port Everglades complex.
It is a fuel terminal that stores and distributes petroleum products, operating under NAICS code 424710 for petroleum bulk stations and terminals.
The terminal must comply with US EPA regulations including UST requirements for underground storage tanks and SPCC rules for spill prevention and control.
Located near coastal ecosystems and urban areas, the terminal uses secondary containment and vapor recovery to minimize spill and emission risks.
As part of Port Everglades, it supports fuel distribution for South Florida, serving transportation, aviation, and industrial sectors in the region.
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