Overview
Sprague Energy - Searsport Terminal is a harbour facility in Searsport, Maine, handling petroleum products. It operates under US EPA VGP and MARPOL regulations.
Sprague Energy - Searsport Terminal is a harbour facility located at 70 Trundy Rd, Searsport, Maine, United States. It is operational and serves as a key terminal for petroleum product handling and marine logistics in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory frameworks of the US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) and the IMO MARPOL Convention, ensuring compliance with discharge and pollution prevention standards. As a harbour terminal, it manages bulk liquid cargo, requiring robust oil-water separation and stormwater management systems to mitigate environmental risks. The terminal plays a significant role in the regional energy supply chain, supporting marine transportation and storage of petroleum products. Its location on the Penobscot Bay emphasizes the need for careful environmental stewardship to protect local coastal habitats and water quality.
Environmental context
The terminal is situated on Penobscot Bay, a coastal area with sensitive marine ecosystems. Handling petroleum products necessitates stringent oil spill prevention and stormwater management to protect local waters and habitats. Compliance with MARPOL Annex I and US EPA VGP requirements is critical for minimizing environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
Sprague Energy - Searsport Terminal is located at 70 Trundy Rd, Searsport, Maine 04974, United States.
The terminal handles petroleum products, including bulk liquid cargo, as indicated by its NAICS codes for petroleum merchant wholesalers and marine cargo handling.
The terminal operates under the US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) for discharges and the IMO MARPOL Convention for pollution prevention, including Annex I for oil.
The facility implements oil-water separation, stormwater management, and spill prevention measures to comply with MARPOL and US EPA standards, protecting the nearby Penobscot Bay ecosystem.
The terminal is currently operational, serving as a key hub for petroleum product distribution in the region.
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