KEY OIL COMPANY - LEITCHFIELD BULK PLANT: Fuel Terminal in Leitchfield, Kentucky

KEY OIL COMPANY - LEITCHFIELD BULK PLANT is a fuel terminal located at 207 Marion St, Leitchfield, Kentucky, in Grayson County. It is part of the United States fuel infrastructure, serving the region's petroleum product distribution needs. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS 424710, which covers petroleum bulk stations and terminals. As a fuel terminal in the United States, this facility operates under federal and state regulatory frameworks including the EPA's Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. These regulations require secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response planning to mitigate environmental risks. The facility's scale is typical for a bulk plant serving a small to mid-sized community. The terminal plays a key role in the local fuel supply chain, providing storage and distribution of petroleum products to retail stations, commercial users, and agricultural operations in the Leitchfield area. Its location in a rural county with proximity to waterways necessitates careful environmental management to prevent spills and protect groundwater resources.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Kentucky, where groundwater resources are important for local communities and agriculture. Fuel terminals pose risks of spills and vapor releases, which can contaminate soil and water. Regulatory requirements such as secondary containment and leak detection help mitigate these risks. The proximity to sensitive receptors like residential areas and potential water bodies requires diligent operational practices.