Seminole Refining Panama City Bulk Fuel Terminal, Panama City, Florida

Seminole Refining Panama City Bulk is a fuel terminal located at 1524 E 5th St, Panama City, Florida, in Bay County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS 424710 (Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals). It plays a key role in the storage and distribution of petroleum products along the Gulf Coast. As a fuel terminal, the facility handles large volumes of petroleum products, requiring robust spill prevention and secondary containment measures. Operations are subject to US EPA regulations including SPCC (Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure) and UST (Underground Storage Tank) rules. The facility's coastal location in the Florida Panhandle necessitates additional safeguards against storm surge and hurricane impacts. The terminal supports the regional fuel supply chain, serving local markets and potentially supporting maritime and industrial customers in the Panama City area. Its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico highlights the importance of environmental management to protect nearby waterways and sensitive coastal ecosystems.

Located in a coastal area of the Florida Panhandle, the facility operates near the Gulf of Mexico and sensitive estuarine environments. Spill and vapor risks are managed through secondary containment systems and leak detection, as required by EPA SPCC and UST regulations. The region's hurricane risk adds complexity to environmental protection, with facilities required to have storm preparedness plans to prevent releases during extreme weather events.