Ultramar Marine Tank Farm - Fuel Terminal in Wilmington, California

Ultramar Marine Tank Farm is a fuel terminal located at 130 W A St, Wilmington, California, in Los Angeles County. This operational facility plays a key role in the regional fuel infrastructure, supporting the distribution of petroleum products to the greater Los Angeles area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. These regulations mandate secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans to mitigate environmental risks. As a fuel terminal, it handles large volumes of petroleum, requiring robust safety and monitoring systems. Ultramar Marine Tank Farm contributes to the energy supply chain for Southern California, serving industrial, commercial, and transportation sectors. Its coastal location in the Port of Los Angeles area underscores its logistical importance, while adherence to environmental regulations helps protect nearby communities and ecosystems.

Located in the Port of Los Angeles area, the facility is near sensitive coastal ecosystems and urban populations. Fuel terminals like this one must manage spill and vapor risks through secondary containment and vapor recovery systems. The US EPA's SPCC and UST regulations require regular inspections and spill prevention plans to minimize environmental impact on the surrounding marine and residential environments.