Overview
Valley Pacific Petroleum Services Merced Plant and Cardlock is a fuel terminal located in Merced, California. It serves as a key distribution point for petroleum products in the region.
Valley Pacific Petroleum Services Merced Plant and Cardlock is a fuel terminal situated at 385 S State Highway 59 in Merced, California. The facility is operational and plays a role in the local fuel supply chain, serving the Central Valley area. As a fuel terminal, the facility stores and distributes petroleum products such as gasoline and diesel. It operates under U.S. EPA regulations including the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and Underground Storage Tank (UST) requirements. The facility likely includes aboveground storage tanks with secondary containment to prevent spills. The terminal supports the Merced community by providing fuel for transportation and agriculture. Its location along State Highway 59 offers convenient access for distribution. The facility's cardlock system allows for automated fueling for commercial customers.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Merced, California, within the San Joaquin Valley, an area with air quality concerns due to particulate matter and ozone. Fuel terminals pose spill and vapor risks, requiring secondary containment and vapor recovery systems. Proximity to agricultural land and residential areas necessitates careful environmental management to protect soil and groundwater.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 385 S State Highway 59 in Merced, California, USA.
It is a fuel terminal that stores and distributes petroleum products, with a cardlock system for automated fueling.
The facility operates under U.S. EPA regulations including SPCC for spill prevention and UST requirements for underground storage tanks.
The facility is operational and actively serving the Merced area.
Fuel terminals in California must comply with strict air quality rules, vapor recovery systems, and secondary containment to prevent spills and protect groundwater.
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