Overview
Sprague Energy Quincy Terminal is an operational fuel terminal in Quincy, Massachusetts, serving the New England region with petroleum storage and distribution under US EPA UST and SPCC regulations.
Sprague Energy Quincy Terminal is a fuel terminal located at 728 MA-3A in Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. The facility is operational and plays a key role in the regional fuel supply chain, handling petroleum products for distribution across New England. As a fuel terminal, it serves as a critical hub for storing and transferring fuels to meet local demand. The terminal operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically the Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. These regulations require secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans to mitigate environmental risks. The facility's NAICS code 424710 indicates it is involved in petroleum bulk stations and terminals, a sector with established safety and environmental compliance standards. Sprague Energy Quincy Terminal contributes to the energy infrastructure of the Boston metropolitan area, supporting transportation, heating, and industrial fuel needs. Its location on the coast of Massachusetts Bay provides access to marine shipping, enhancing its role in regional fuel distribution. The terminal's operational status ensures continued service to the community and economy of Quincy and surrounding areas.
Environmental context
The terminal is situated in an urban-industrial area near Quincy Bay, part of Boston Harbor. Proximity to sensitive marine ecosystems and residential zones necessitates robust spill prevention and secondary containment measures. The facility must comply with SPCC requirements for oil spill prevention and UST regulations for leak detection, given the potential for groundwater contamination in the coastal setting.
Frequently asked questions
Sprague Energy Quincy Terminal is located at 728 MA-3A in Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States, near the coast of Quincy Bay.
It is a fuel terminal that stores and distributes petroleum products, serving the New England region with fuel for transportation, heating, and industrial use.
Fuel terminals in Massachusetts must comply with US EPA Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules, which require secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans.
The terminal follows SPCC and UST regulations to prevent spills and leaks, including secondary containment systems and regular monitoring to protect nearby water bodies and communities.
Fuel terminals are critical nodes in the petroleum supply chain, enabling bulk storage and distribution to local markets, supporting transportation, heating, and industrial sectors.
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