Overview
Woodstown Gas & Oil/Tridstown is an operational refinery located in Salem, New Jersey, United States. It operates under NAICS code 324110, indicating petroleum refining activities.
Woodstown Gas & Oil/Tridstown is a refinery located at 1 Front Street in Salem, New Jersey, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 324110, which covers petroleum refineries. Salem is situated in Salem County, near the Delaware River, providing access to waterborne transport for crude oil and refined products. The refinery operates within the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards and the Clean Water Act. Facilities in this sector are subject to stringent emissions controls and spill prevention measures. The refinery's scale and complexity are typical of smaller to medium-sized refineries in the region, focusing on processing crude oil into various petroleum products. As part of the regional energy infrastructure, this refinery contributes to the supply of fuels and other petroleum products in the Mid-Atlantic area. Its location near the Delaware River and major transportation routes supports distribution to local markets. The facility's operations are integrated into the broader network of refineries along the East Coast, playing a role in regional energy security.
Environmental context
The refinery is located in Salem, New Jersey, near the Delaware River, which is a major waterway and ecological corridor. The area supports diverse aquatic and bird species. Refineries in this region must comply with the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and the Clean Water Act to prevent oil spills and protect water quality. Air emissions are regulated under the CAA Refinery MACT, controlling pollutants like benzene and sulfur dioxide. The facility's coastal siting presents inherent spill risks, requiring robust containment and response plans.
Frequently asked questions
Woodstown Gas & Oil/Tridstown is located at 1 Front Street in Salem, New Jersey, United States, in Salem County near the Delaware River.
It is a petroleum refinery that processes crude oil into refined products such as gasoline, diesel, and other fuels.
The facility is currently operational.
The refinery must comply with U.S. EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act Refinery MACT for air emissions and the Clean Water Act for water discharges, as well as SPCC rules for spill prevention.
Its location near the Delaware River provides access to water transportation for crude oil and product distribution, but also requires stringent spill prevention measures to protect the river ecosystem.
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