UNITED OIL INC Fuel Terminal in Ft Wayne, Indiana

UNITED OIL INC is a fuel terminal situated at 4149 Goshen Ave in Ft Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 424710 for petroleum bulk stations and terminals. As part of the United States fuel infrastructure, it serves the local and regional fuel distribution network. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, which includes Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements. These regulations mandate secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans to mitigate environmental risks associated with fuel storage and handling. Fuel terminals like UNITED OIL INC play a critical role in the supply chain, receiving fuel via pipeline, rail, or truck and distributing it to retail stations and commercial users. The facility's location in Ft Wayne supports the energy needs of the surrounding industrial and residential areas, contributing to the regional economy and transportation infrastructure.

The facility is located in an industrial area of Ft Wayne, Indiana, near the St. Joseph River. Fuel terminals pose risks of spills and vapor releases, which can impact nearby water bodies and air quality. Secondary containment systems and vapor recovery units are typical mitigation measures. The site's proximity to sensitive receptors such as residential zones and waterways necessitates strict adherence to SPCC and UST regulations to prevent environmental contamination.