Overview
Western Fuel Company San Pedro Terminal is an operational fuel terminal in San Pedro, California, serving the Los Angeles area. It handles petroleum product storage and distribution under US EPA UST and SPCC regulations.
Western Fuel Company San Pedro Terminal is a fuel terminal located at 2100 N Gaffey St in San Pedro, California, within Los Angeles County. The facility is operational and plays a key role in the regional fuel supply chain for the greater Los Angeles area. The terminal operates under US EPA regulations for underground storage tanks (UST) and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements. As a fuel terminal in California, it adheres to stringent state and federal environmental standards, including secondary containment and leak detection systems to mitigate spill and vapor risks. This facility supports the fuel distribution network for Southern California, serving industrial, commercial, and transportation sectors. Its location near the Port of Los Angeles positions it as a critical node for imported petroleum products, contributing to regional energy security and economic activity.
Environmental context
The terminal is situated in an industrial area of San Pedro, near the Port of Los Angeles and residential communities. Proximity to sensitive receptors such as schools and homes necessitates robust spill prevention and vapor recovery systems. The facility's storage tanks are subject to regular integrity testing and secondary containment requirements under California's strict environmental regulations to protect local air and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The terminal is located at 2100 N Gaffey St, San Pedro, California 90731, within Los Angeles County.
It is a fuel terminal that stores and distributes petroleum products, operating under US EPA regulations for underground storage tanks and spill prevention.
Fuel terminals in California must comply with US EPA UST and SPCC regulations, as well as state-specific requirements for secondary containment, leak detection, and vapor recovery to protect air and water quality.
The facility uses secondary containment systems, regular tank integrity testing, and spill prevention measures to mitigate risks of leaks and vapor emissions, in line with California's strict environmental standards.
Fuel terminals serve as intermediate storage and distribution hubs, receiving petroleum products via pipeline, ship, or rail and transferring them to tanker trucks for delivery to gas stations, airports, and industrial users.
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