PANHANDLE CO-OP ASSN BULK PLNT Fuel Terminal in Berea, Nebraska

PANHANDLE CO-OP ASSN BULK PLNT is a fuel terminal located at 1642 County Road 65 in Berea, Box Butte County, Nebraska. The facility is operational and serves as a key distribution point for petroleum products in the region, supporting agricultural and rural energy needs. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including the Underground Storage Tank (UST) program and the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule. These regulations require secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response planning to mitigate environmental risks. The NAICS code 424710 indicates it is a petroleum bulk station and terminal. As a fuel terminal in the Nebraska Panhandle, this facility plays a vital role in the local fuel supply chain, providing diesel, gasoline, and other fuels to farms, ranches, and businesses. Its location in a rural area with sensitive groundwater resources underscores the importance of robust environmental safeguards and regular inspections.

The facility is situated in the Nebraska Panhandle, a semi-arid region with shallow groundwater aquifers that are vulnerable to contamination from petroleum spills. The surrounding area is primarily agricultural, with livestock operations and irrigated cropland. The US EPA's UST and SPCC regulations mandate secondary containment, corrosion protection, and spill response plans to protect soil and water resources from potential releases.