Where are the underground storage tanks located?
BP currently has 89 steel and fiberglass underground storage tanks on its campus, down from 112 several years ago. The tanks are located along a berm and at grade level in an area that slopes south away from Warrenville Road. • What safety precautions are in place to protect the tanks from leaking? A nitrogen blanket protects the tanks from exploding by depriving them of oxygen. Further, extensive testing—far exceeding that required by law or regulation—is conducted to ensure the tanks are free of leaks. All lines are tested once a year, just as the lines in gas stations are tested on an annual basis. The tanks are tested monthly and the entire system undergoes extensive testing every five years. A corrosion protection survey is conducted regularly on the steel tanks and a leak abatement system is in place. Should a leak occur even with these precautions, the leak would be collected and contained. • Are heavy metal catalysts used in research at the facility today? Very little new catal
