Overview
Transmontaigne Port Everglades South is a fuel terminal in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, handling petroleum products. It operates under US EPA UST and SPCC regulations.
Transmontaigne Port Everglades South is a fuel terminal located at 2701 S.E. 14th Ave in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The facility is part of the Port Everglades complex, a major hub for fuel distribution in the southeastern United States. As a fuel terminal, it receives, stores, and distributes petroleum products to the local and regional market. The facility 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 require secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans to minimize environmental risks. The terminal's NAICS codes (424710, 493110, 493190) indicate it is involved in petroleum bulk stations and terminals, general warehousing, and other warehousing and storage. This terminal plays a key role in the fuel supply chain for South Florida, serving the aviation, marine, and automotive sectors. Its location at Port Everglades provides access to marine shipping and pipeline connections, supporting the region's energy needs. The facility's operational status ensures continued fuel availability for the local economy.
Environmental context
The terminal is located in an urban-industrial area near the Atlantic coast and the Intracoastal Waterway. Spill and vapor risks are managed through secondary containment systems and vapor recovery units, as required by EPA regulations. Proximity to sensitive receptors such as residential areas and marine ecosystems necessitates rigorous monitoring and emergency response procedures.
Frequently asked questions
Transmontaigne Port Everglades South is located at 2701 S.E. 14th Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33316, within the Port Everglades complex.
As a fuel terminal, it handles petroleum products including gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and other refined fuels for distribution to the South Florida region.
Fuel terminals in the US must comply with EPA Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations for leak detection and spill prevention, and the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule for oil spill response.
The facility uses secondary containment, leak detection systems, and vapor recovery units to minimize spill and vapor risks, in compliance with EPA and state regulations.
Port Everglades is a major fuel import and distribution hub for South Florida, serving airports, marine terminals, and local markets through pipeline and truck loading.
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