Overview
Buckeye - Perth Amboy Terminal is an operational oil storage and distribution terminal in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. It supports regional petroleum logistics along the East Coast.
Buckeye - Perth Amboy Terminal is an operational oil storage and distribution facility located at 380 Maurer Road in Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey. As part of the Buckeye Partners network, it plays a key role in the regional petroleum infrastructure, handling the storage and transfer of refined products and crude oil. The terminal's location on the Arthur Kill waterway provides access to marine shipping, complementing its pipeline connectivity. The facility operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act (Refinery MACT) and the Clean Water Act, with oversight from the EPA and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The terminal's NAICS codes (493190, 424710, 324110) indicate activities in petroleum bulk storage, petroleum merchant wholesalers, and petroleum refining support. Typical operations involve tank storage, truck loading, and marine vessel transfers, with vapor recovery systems to control emissions. As a major hub in the New York Harbor region, the terminal serves local refineries and distribution networks, supporting fuel supply for the northeastern United States. Its proximity to industrial areas and residential communities necessitates robust safety and spill prevention measures, including secondary containment and emergency response plans. The facility contributes to regional energy security and economic activity.
Environmental context
Located on the Arthur Kill tidal strait, the terminal operates in an ecologically sensitive estuarine environment that supports diverse marine life and migratory birds. The site's industrial history and proximity to residential areas require stringent spill prevention and air quality controls. Regulatory compliance under the Clean Water Act and state coastal management programs addresses risks of petroleum releases, while vapor recovery systems mitigate VOC emissions. The facility's operations are subject to New Jersey's coastal zone management and spill contingency planning requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Buckeye - Perth Amboy Terminal is located at 380 Maurer Road in Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States.
The terminal is an oil storage and distribution facility that handles refined petroleum products and crude oil. It supports regional logistics through tank storage, truck loading, and marine vessel transfers.
The facility is currently operational and part of the Buckeye Partners network, serving the New York Harbor region.
Oil terminals in New Jersey must comply with the Clean Air Act (including Refinery MACT), Clean Water Act, and state spill prevention rules. Facilities require permits for air emissions, stormwater discharge, and hazardous substance storage.
The Arthur Kill waterway provides marine access for tanker and barge deliveries, connecting the terminal to global petroleum markets. This location is part of a dense industrial corridor that supports refineries and distribution hubs serving the northeastern United States.
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