Newcomb Oil Co Russell Springs Plant - Fuel Terminal in Russell Springs, Kentucky

Newcomb Oil Co Russell Springs Plant is a fuel terminal located on West Highway 80 in Russell Springs, Kentucky, within Russell County. As a fuel terminal, it serves as a key distribution point for petroleum products in the region, supporting local commercial and residential fuel needs. The facility is currently operational and classified under NAICS code 424710 for petroleum bulk stations and terminals. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, which mandates compliance with 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 mitigate environmental risks. In Kentucky, the state's Energy and Environment Cabinet oversees additional permitting and inspection requirements for fuel terminals. As a fuel terminal in a rural area of south-central Kentucky, the plant plays a role in ensuring a stable fuel supply for transportation and agriculture in the region. Its location near major highways facilitates distribution to surrounding communities. The facility's environmental significance lies in its adherence to containment and monitoring standards to prevent soil and groundwater contamination from fuel storage and handling.

The facility is situated in a rural area of south-central Kentucky, where the primary environmental concerns for fuel terminals include potential spills or leaks from storage tanks and transfer operations. The region's karst topography, characterized by limestone bedrock and sinkholes, increases the risk of groundwater contamination in the event of a release. Regulatory requirements under the US EPA's SPCC rule mandate secondary containment and spill response plans to protect local water resources.