Southern Maryland Oil - Barstow Fuel Terminal in Prince Frederick, Maryland

Southern Maryland Oil - Barstow is a fuel terminal located at 201 Bugeye Square in Prince Frederick, Calvert County, Maryland. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional fuel supply chain, serving commercial and industrial customers in southern Maryland. As a fuel terminal, the facility handles the storage and distribution of petroleum products. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including the Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule. These regulations mandate secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans to minimize environmental risks. The terminal's location in a coastal county near the Chesapeake Bay watershed places it in an environmentally sensitive area. Spill prevention measures are critical to protect local waterways and groundwater. The facility contributes to the energy infrastructure of the region, supporting transportation and heating fuel needs.

The facility is situated in Calvert County, Maryland, near the Chesapeake Bay, a large and ecologically important estuary. The area's sandy soils and shallow groundwater aquifers increase the risk of contamination from fuel spills. Secondary containment systems and regular monitoring are essential to prevent releases that could impact nearby streams and the bay's aquatic ecosystems.