Pedroni Fuel Co Fuel Terminal in Buena, New Jersey

Pedroni Fuel Co is a fuel terminal situated at 385 Wheat Rd in Buena, New Jersey, within Atlantic County. As a fuel terminal, it plays a key role in the storage and distribution of petroleum products in the region. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 424720 (Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers) and 454311 (Heating Oil Dealers). The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which mandates compliance with Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. These regulations require secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans to mitigate environmental risks. In New Jersey, additional state-level regulations may apply, including those from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). The terminal's location in Buena places it within a region with a mix of agricultural and residential areas, requiring careful management of potential spill and vapor risks. Its role in the local fuel supply chain supports heating oil and petroleum product distribution, contributing to energy access for communities and businesses in southern New Jersey.

The facility is located in a region with a mix of agricultural and residential land uses, which increases the sensitivity to potential fuel spills or vapor releases. Regulatory compliance under EPA UST and SPCC rules requires secondary containment and leak detection to protect local soil and groundwater. The proximity to sensitive receptors such as homes and farms necessitates robust spill prevention measures.