Esso Birmingham Terminal, Petroleum terminal in Erdington, England
The Esso Birmingham Terminal is a fuel storage facility in Erdington with multiple large tanks for regional supply. The site sits next to Fort Shopping Park and operates daily to distribute fuel across the area.
The facility was founded in 1962 and initially served the region through both rail and road connections. Over time, rail transport became less central to operations until the line beneath Fort Parkway eventually stopped running.
The terminal represents a significant part of Birmingham's industrial development, supporting the transportation and energy needs of the West Midlands region.
The site sits next to the main road Fort Parkway, which runs through the area and makes it easy to spot. Visitors should know this is an active industrial facility and entry is not permitted.
In 2014, the terminal gained attention when authorities discovered a major fuel theft from its pipeline connection to Birmingham Airport and Fawley refinery.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
