Risk: Medium Fuel Terminal Operational

Kerr-McGee Refining Corp. (Allied Energy) Fuel Terminal, Birmingham, Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, United States

Overview

Kerr-McGee Refining Corp. (Allied Energy) operates a fuel terminal in Birmingham, Alabama. This facility supports regional fuel distribution within the United States.

Kerr-McGee Refining Corp. (Allied Energy) operates a fuel terminal located at 2600 Ishkooda-Wenonah Road, SW, Birmingham, Alabama. The facility is situated in Jefferson County and serves as a key node in the regional fuel supply chain. As an operational fuel terminal, it handles the storage and distribution of petroleum products. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which mandates compliance with Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. These regulations require secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans to mitigate environmental risks. The terminal's storage capacity and tank specifications are typical for a medium-scale fuel distribution hub in the southeastern United States. Fuel terminals like this one play a critical role in ensuring a steady supply of gasoline, diesel, and other fuels to the Birmingham metropolitan area and surrounding regions. The facility's operational status contributes to the local economy and energy infrastructure, supporting transportation and industrial activities. Its location near major transport routes facilitates efficient distribution.

Environmental context

The facility is located in an industrial area of Birmingham, Alabama, near residential zones and water bodies. Fuel terminals pose risks of spills and vapor releases, which can impact soil and groundwater. Regulatory requirements under the EPA's SPCC and UST programs mandate secondary containment and leak detection to minimize these risks. Proximity to sensitive receptors such as schools and hospitals may increase community concern, but compliance with federal standards helps mitigate potential hazards.

Frequently asked questions

The fuel terminal is located at 2600 Ishkooda-Wenonah Road, SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211, in Jefferson County.

The facility is listed as Operational, indicating it is actively engaged in fuel storage and distribution.

Fuel terminals in the U.S. must comply with EPA regulations including Underground Storage Tank (UST) requirements and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules, which mandate secondary containment and spill response plans.

Fuel terminals serve as intermediate storage and distribution hubs, receiving fuel from refineries or pipelines and supplying it to local markets via tanker trucks or other transport modes.

Typical safeguards include secondary containment for tanks, leak detection systems, spill response equipment, and regular inspections to prevent soil and groundwater contamination.

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