NUSSER OIL Fuel Terminal, Hanston, Kansas | United States Fuel Infrastructure

NUSSER OIL is a fuel terminal situated at 101 Railroad Row in Hanston, Kansas, within Hodgeman County. The facility is operational and serves as a key node in the regional fuel distribution network. As a fuel terminal, it stores and transfers petroleum products, supporting local and regional supply chains. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which includes the Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule. These regulations mandate secondary containment, leak detection, and spill prevention measures to mitigate environmental risks. The terminal's NAICS code 424710 indicates it is a petroleum bulk station or terminal, typically handling large volumes of fuel. Fuel terminals like NUSSER OIL play a critical role in the energy infrastructure of the region, ensuring a steady supply of fuel for transportation, agriculture, and industrial use. Located in a rural area of Kansas, the facility's operations are subject to state and federal oversight to protect groundwater and soil from potential contamination.

The facility is located in a rural area of western Kansas, where the primary environmental concerns include potential groundwater contamination from fuel spills or leaks. The region relies on the Ogallala Aquifer for irrigation and drinking water, making spill prevention and secondary containment critical. The facility's proximity to agricultural land and the absence of major surface water bodies reduce immediate risks to sensitive ecosystems, but the potential for vapor emissions and soil contamination remains a focus of regulatory oversight.