Plains Marketing, L.P. - Beaver Lodge Truck Station: Fuel Terminal in Beaver Lodge, North Dakota

Plains Marketing, L.P. - Beaver Lodge Truck Station is a fuel terminal located in Beaver Lodge, Williams County, North Dakota. The facility is part of the broader fuel infrastructure supporting the region's energy and transportation sectors. As a truck station, it primarily handles the transfer and storage of petroleum products for local distribution. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the 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. The terminal's NAICS code 424710 indicates it is involved in petroleum bulk stations and terminals. Beaver Lodge Truck Station plays a key role in supplying fuel to the surrounding area, supporting agricultural, industrial, and transportation activities in northwestern North Dakota. Its operational status ensures continued access to petroleum products for local communities and businesses, contributing to the regional energy supply chain.

The facility is located in a rural area of Williams County, North Dakota, characterized by agricultural land and proximity to the Missouri River watershed. The primary environmental concerns for fuel terminals include potential spills or leaks from storage tanks and transfer operations, which could impact soil and groundwater. The region's cold climate and seasonal freeze-thaw cycles can affect tank integrity and containment systems. Regulatory compliance with SPCC and UST requirements helps mitigate these risks through secondary containment and monitoring.