NELSON BROTHERS LLC Fuel Terminal, Martin, Kentucky

NELSON BROTHERS LLC is a fuel terminal located at 24 Reynolds Lane in Martin, Kentucky, within Floyd County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 424710 for petroleum bulk stations and terminals. It plays a role in the regional fuel supply chain for eastern Kentucky. As a fuel terminal, the facility handles the storage and transfer of petroleum products. It operates under US EPA regulations for underground storage tanks (UST) and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements. The facility's scale is typical for a rural terminal serving local distributors and end-users in the Appalachian region. The terminal's location in Martin places it within a region historically tied to coal mining and energy infrastructure. Its operations support local fuel needs for transportation, heating, and industrial use. Compliance with secondary containment and leak detection standards is critical given the proximity to groundwater resources in the area.

The facility is situated in the Appalachian region of eastern Kentucky, characterized by rugged terrain and numerous streams. The local environmental context includes potential risks to surface water and groundwater from fuel spills or leaks. Secondary containment systems and regular monitoring are essential to mitigate these risks. The area's karst geology in some parts can increase groundwater vulnerability, making spill prevention measures particularly important.