Overview
Marathon Port Everglades Light Products Terminal is a fuel terminal in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, handling petroleum products. It operates under US EPA UST and SPCC regulations.
Marathon Port Everglades Light Products Terminal is a fuel terminal located at 909 Southeast 24th Street in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Situated in Broward County, this operational facility is part of the Port Everglades complex, a major hub for petroleum distribution in the southeastern United States. The terminal plays a key role in supplying fuel to the region, including the Miami metropolitan area. As a fuel terminal, the facility stores and transfers light petroleum products such as gasoline and diesel. It 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) rule. These regulations require secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans to minimize environmental risks. The terminal's NAICS codes (424710, 454311, 454312, 457210) indicate its involvement in petroleum bulk stations and terminals, as well as fuel dealers. The terminal's location near Port Everglades, one of the busiest ports in the US, underscores its strategic importance for fuel import and distribution. It supports the energy needs of South Florida, including transportation and industrial sectors. The facility's proximity to urban areas and sensitive coastal ecosystems necessitates robust environmental safeguards to prevent spills and protect water quality.
Environmental context
The terminal is located in an urban coastal area near Port Everglades and the Atlantic Ocean. The region's high water table and proximity to sensitive ecosystems, such as mangroves and coral reefs, increase the risk of groundwater contamination from fuel spills. Secondary containment systems and regular monitoring are critical to mitigate these risks. The facility must comply with SPCC requirements for spill prevention and response.
Frequently asked questions
The terminal is located at 909 Southeast 24th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33316, within the Port Everglades complex in Broward County.
The terminal handles light petroleum products such as gasoline and diesel, serving as a distribution hub for the southeastern United States.
Fuel terminals in the US must comply with EPA regulations including UST (Underground Storage Tank) rules for leak detection and SPCC (Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure) for spill prevention and response.
The terminal follows SPCC requirements, including secondary containment, regular inspections, and spill response plans to minimize risks to the surrounding environment.
Port Everglades is a major petroleum import hub, and terminals like Marathon's facilitate the storage and distribution of fuel to South Florida and beyond.
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