NuStar Asphalt Refining LLC (PMA Plant) - Savannah, Georgia Refinery

NuStar Asphalt Refining LLC (PMA Plant) is a refinery located at 1 Foundation Dr, Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. The facility operates within the United States' robust oil infrastructure sector, specializing in asphalt production. As a refinery, it plays a key role in converting crude oil into asphalt and other heavy products, supporting regional construction and infrastructure needs. The plant operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including the EPA's Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards, which control emissions from refining processes. Its NAICS codes (324110, 324121, 424710) indicate petroleum refining, asphalt paving mixture manufacturing, and petroleum bulk stations. The facility's coastal location near the Savannah River and Atlantic Ocean necessitates compliance with spill prevention and response protocols under the Clean Water Act and Oil Pollution Act. NuStar's PMA Plant contributes to the local economy by supplying asphalt for road construction and maintenance. Its strategic position in Savannah allows access to marine transport for crude oil feedstocks and product distribution. The facility's operational status underscores its ongoing role in the region's energy and infrastructure supply chain.

The refinery's coastal siting in Savannah presents spill risks to the Savannah River and Atlantic ecosystems. Operations involve handling heavy crude oils and asphalt, which require robust containment and spill response measures. The facility must comply with EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and the Oil Pollution Act. Air emissions from refining processes are regulated under the Clean Air Act's Refinery MACT standards, focusing on reducing volatile organic compounds and hazardous air pollutants.