Shell Oil Company - Hammond: Fuel Terminal in Hammond, Indiana

Shell Oil Company - Hammond is a fuel terminal situated at 2400 Michigan Street in Hammond, Indiana, within Lake County. This facility is part of Shell's extensive network of fuel terminals across the United States, supporting the distribution of gasoline, diesel, and other petroleum products to the Midwest region. As a fuel terminal, the facility operates under stringent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, including the Underground Storage Tank (UST) program and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. These frameworks mandate secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans to mitigate environmental risks. The terminal's location in an industrial area near Lake Michigan requires adherence to additional state and local environmental standards. The Hammond terminal plays a critical role in the regional fuel supply chain, serving retail stations, commercial fleets, and industrial customers. Its proximity to major transportation routes, including rail and waterways, enhances its logistical efficiency. The facility's operational status ensures continued support for energy needs in Indiana and surrounding states.

The facility is located in an industrial area of Hammond, Indiana, near the southern shore of Lake Michigan. The proximity to a major freshwater body necessitates robust spill prevention and containment measures to protect water quality. The surrounding region has a history of industrial activity, and the terminal operates under EPA regulations that require secondary containment for tanks and piping, as well as regular monitoring for leaks. Vapor recovery systems are typically employed to minimize emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during loading and unloading operations.