Overview
Chevron Products Co - Perth Amboy Refinery is an operational oil refinery located in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States. It processes crude oil into various petroleum products.
Chevron Products Co - Perth Amboy Refinery is an operational oil refinery located at 1200 State St, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States. The facility is situated in Middlesex County and operates within the broader oil infrastructure sector, processing crude oil into refined products such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. As a refinery, it plays a key role in the regional energy supply chain. The refinery operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards and other federal and state environmental regulations. The facility's NAICS codes (324110, 562910) indicate primary petroleum refining and support activities. Refineries in this region typically range from small to medium scale, with a focus on meeting local demand. The Perth Amboy Refinery is located on the Arthur Kill waterway, a tidal strait that connects to Raritan Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal siting presents potential environmental considerations related to spill risk and water quality. The facility's operations are subject to rigorous safety and environmental protocols to mitigate these risks. Its location in a densely populated industrial corridor underscores its significance in supplying petroleum products to the northeastern United States.
Environmental context
The refinery is situated on the Arthur Kill waterway, a tidal strait connecting to Raritan Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal location introduces spill risk and water quality concerns, typical for refineries in estuarine environments. The facility operates under EPA regulations including the CAA Refinery MACT and Clean Water Act, with spill prevention and response plans in place. The surrounding area is a mix of industrial and residential zones, requiring careful management of emissions and runoff.
Frequently asked questions
The Chevron Products Co - Perth Amboy Refinery is located at 1200 State St, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States, in Middlesex County.
The refinery processes crude oil into refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, serving the regional energy market.
Specific capacity data is not publicly available, but the refinery is considered a medium-scale facility typical of the northeastern United States.
The refinery operates under U.S. EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards, Clean Water Act, and spill prevention requirements under the Oil Pollution Act.
As a coastal refinery on the Arthur Kill waterway, there is a potential spill risk. The facility is required to have Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans and emergency response procedures.
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