Borne Scrymser Company Refinery - Elizabeth, New Jersey Oil Infrastructure

Borne Scrymser Company is a refinery located at 632 South Front Street in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey. The facility operates within the United States oil infrastructure sector, processing crude oil into refined petroleum products. As a refinery in the densely populated Northeast Corridor, it plays a role in supplying fuels to the regional market. The facility is classified under NAICS 324110 for petroleum refineries. Refineries in New Jersey typically operate under stringent environmental regulations, including the US EPA Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards and state-level air and water permits. The facility's coastal location near Newark Bay and the Arthur Kill waterway introduces considerations for spill prevention and response under the Oil Pollution Act. As an operational refinery in an industrial area, Borne Scrymser Company contributes to the local economy and energy supply chain. Its proximity to major transportation infrastructure, including ports and pipelines, supports its role in distributing refined products across the region. The facility's environmental performance is subject to regular monitoring and reporting requirements under federal and state laws.

The refinery is situated in an industrial area of Elizabeth, near the Arthur Kill tidal strait and Newark Bay. This coastal siting presents spill risks to sensitive estuarine habitats, including wetlands and migratory bird routes. Operations are subject to US EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act Refinery MACT and the Clean Water Act, with spill prevention plans required under the Oil Pollution Act. The facility's refining complexity and product mix influence its emission profile and waste management practices.