Venice Jump Basin Road Terminal - Fuel Terminal in Venice, Louisiana

Venice Jump Basin Road Terminal is a fuel terminal located at 485 Jump Basin Road in Venice, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. Situated in the Mississippi River Delta, this facility serves as a critical node for the storage and distribution of petroleum products within the United States' Gulf Coast energy infrastructure. The terminal's operational status is active, supporting the regional fuel supply chain. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. These regulations mandate secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response planning to mitigate environmental risks. The terminal's NAICS code 424710 indicates it is involved in petroleum bulk stations and terminals, typically handling large volumes of fuel for commercial and industrial use. As part of the Louisiana fuel infrastructure network, this terminal plays a vital role in supplying fuel to the Gulf Coast region, including support for maritime, industrial, and transportation sectors. Its location near the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico underscores its strategic importance for energy logistics, while also highlighting the need for robust environmental safeguards in a sensitive coastal ecosystem.

The terminal is located in the Mississippi River Delta, a dynamic and ecologically sensitive region characterized by wetlands, estuaries, and diverse wildlife habitats. The proximity to water bodies increases the risk of fuel spills, which could impact aquatic ecosystems and local fisheries. Secondary containment systems and regular inspections are critical to prevent releases. The area's subtropical climate, with frequent storms and hurricanes, poses additional challenges for infrastructure resilience and spill prevention.