Overview
Petroleum Fuel And Terminal Company is an operational oil terminal located in Louisiana, United States. It handles oil and natural gas products as part of the regional energy infrastructure.
Petroleum Fuel And Terminal Company is an oil terminal situated in Louisiana, United States, a state with a significant concentration of petroleum refining and distribution infrastructure. The facility is operational and serves as a hub for oil and natural gas products, supporting the broader energy supply chain in the Gulf Coast region. The terminal operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards for air emissions, and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) for offshore-related activities. As an oil terminal, its primary function involves the storage and transfer of crude oil and refined products, with typical capacities ranging from small to large scale depending on tankage and throughput. The facility's location in Louisiana places it within a region prone to hurricanes and coastal flooding, which poses spill risks. The terminal's role in the downstream product mix includes supplying refineries and distribution networks, contributing to the state's economic activity. Environmental considerations include spill prevention and response measures under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.
Environmental context
The terminal is located in Louisiana, a coastal state with extensive wetland ecosystems and a high density of oil infrastructure. The facility's operations involve handling crude oil and petroleum products, which carry inherent risks of spills and emissions. The region's vulnerability to hurricanes and storm surges increases the potential for accidental releases, necessitating robust spill prevention and containment measures. The facility must comply with federal regulations such as the Clean Water Act and the Oil Pollution Act to mitigate environmental impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Petroleum Fuel And Terminal Company is located in Louisiana, United States, at coordinates 30.054704, -90.646351.
It is an oil terminal that handles the storage and transfer of oil and natural gas products, serving as a distribution hub for the regional energy market.
The facility is operational and actively involved in the oil and natural gas supply chain.
Oil terminals in the U.S. must comply with the Clean Air Act (including Refinery MACT standards), the Clean Water Act, the Oil Pollution Act, and regulations from the EPA and BSEE for spill prevention and emissions control.
Louisiana's coastal location exposes the terminal to hurricane risks and sensitive wetland ecosystems, requiring enhanced spill prevention and emergency response measures.