Texaco Inc/Terminal Refinery - Westville, New Jersey Oil Infrastructure

Texaco Inc/Terminal is a refinery located at Route 130 and Chestnut Street in Westville, Gloucester County, New Jersey. This facility operates within the United States' extensive oil infrastructure network, which is regulated by the EPA under the Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards and by BSEE for offshore-related activities. The refinery's location in the Mid-Atlantic region positions it to serve densely populated areas along the East Coast. The facility is classified under NAICS 324110, which covers petroleum refineries. Refineries of this type typically involve distillation, cracking, and treatment processes to produce gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and other products. The regulatory framework includes the EPA's Refinery MACT for air emissions and the Industrial Emissions Directive for any European operations, though this facility is in the US. State-level regulations from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection also apply. Environmental considerations for this refinery include potential air emissions from processing units and the risk of spills during transport or storage. The site is inland, reducing coastal spill risks, but proximity to the Delaware River and urban areas necessitates robust spill prevention and response plans. The facility contributes to the regional energy supply and local economy, operating under comprehensive environmental oversight.

The refinery is situated in an industrial area near the Delaware River, which influences local environmental considerations. Air quality management is critical due to emissions from refining processes, regulated under the Clean Air Act. Spill prevention measures are essential to protect nearby waterways and communities. The facility's operations are subject to New Jersey's stringent environmental regulations, including those for hazardous waste and stormwater management.