POWERS 66 Fuel Terminal - Kansas City, Missouri Fuel Infrastructure

POWERS 66 is a fuel terminal situated at 1509 W. 12th Street in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri. As part of the United States fuel infrastructure, it plays a key role in the storage and distribution of petroleum products within the region. The facility is currently operational and contributes to the local energy supply chain. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US 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 minimize environmental risks. Fuel terminals of this scale typically handle multiple products and utilize aboveground and underground storage tanks. POWERS 66 supports the fuel distribution needs of Kansas City and surrounding areas, ensuring a reliable supply for transportation and industrial uses. Its location near major transport routes facilitates efficient distribution. The facility's adherence to federal and state environmental standards helps mitigate risks associated with fuel storage and handling.

The facility is located in an urban industrial area of Kansas City, near the Missouri River. The surrounding environment includes residential neighborhoods and commercial zones, making spill prevention and vapor recovery critical. The US EPA's UST and SPCC regulations require secondary containment and regular monitoring to protect groundwater and soil from potential fuel releases.