Fueling South Florida's Economy

 Ask most folks in South Florida where their gasoline comes from. They'll probably tell you the gas station. What they may not realize is the answer could very well be Port Everglades. That's right, the same place you head on vacations to catch a cruise.

Keeping Florida on the Move
Port Everglades began as a petroleum port. Today, nearly one-fifth of all Florida's energy requirements come from petroleum that is stored and distributed by companies located at Port Everglades. The economic impact of that capability on the South Florida community is critical as well as substantial.

Every day, about 12.5 million gallons of petroleum products are delivered on tank ship and barges to Port Everglades. Commuters count on it. So do airlines and passengers at three international airports. There are also residents in 12 counties who can't do without it. As the primary storage and distribution seaport  for refined petroleum producst in South Florida, Port Everglades and the petroleum companies located at the Port, in effect, help keep the entire region on the move.

Behind the scenes, 13 petroleum terminals and pipeline companies operate within the port's jurisdiction. The list includes some of the world's largest corporations serving the petroleum industry.

The current level of annual petroleum production is approximately 114 million barrels. Petroleum accounts for approximately one-fifth of Port Everglades' total revenues. Keeping up with South Florida's demand for gasoline, jet fuel and other petroleum products requires an ongoing effort. More importantly, it calls for a vision. Port Everglades is already prepared for the future and the seaport's Master/Vision Plan  is the key.

Creating more jobs, more revenue and more positive impact on South Florida's economy is the direction Port Everglades is heading. One thing is certain. We seem to be heading there with a full tank.