Defense Fuel Support Point Ozol, Military fuel storage facility in Martinez, California, United States
Defense Fuel Support Point Ozol is a military fuel storage facility in Martinez, California, occupying 76 acres along the Carquinez Strait. The site holds twelve underground storage tanks connected to a waterfront pier, interstate pipeline network, and railroad terminal for fuel distribution to military and federal aviation operations.
The Department of Defense established this strategic fuel terminal in the 1940s to secure military supply operations on the West Coast. The Air Force acquired the facility from the Holley Corporation later, modernizing infrastructure for long-term operational needs.
The Defense Logistics Agency manages this installation through contractors, maintaining essential fuel reserves for military and federal aviation operations in California.
The location features multiple access routes including waterway transport via the waterfront connection and rail access for fuel deliveries. As a military facility, public access is restricted and advance authorization is required.
The twelve underground storage tanks were built with reinforced concrete construction designed to withstand explosive pressure and withstand extreme conditions. This robust engineering approach reflects Cold War era defense planning and the critical role this facility played in protecting fuel supplies.
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