Gate Petroleum recently renewed its membership within Growth Energy Market Development. The group has three E85 stations in the state of Florida.
Gate Petroleum was established in 1960 by Herbert Peyton, who opened the first Gate Service station in Jacksonville, FL. The name “Gate” was derived from the 1960’s chamber of commerce slogan “Jacksonville” or Gateway to Florida. Gate is a privately held company and this year marks the company’s 50th anniversary.
According to Buzz Hoover, Vice President of Petroleum Supply for Gate Petroleum, their primary interest in joining Growth Energy Market Development was because they wanted to be able to take part in an organization that supports alternative fuels and believes in what Growth Energy’s initiatives are. Previously, Gate petroleum was a member of the NEVC, in which Hoover worked closely.
“Ethanol is a way to ease our current situation in Florida. Every drop of gasoline comes by water so if we use ethanol that is home grown, it is a step in increasing our energy security and cleaning our air,” noted Hoover.
Currently, Gate Petroleum has 3 retail fueling sites that offer E85, they are located at:
- Gate 3210 US Highway 17 South Orange Park, Florida
- Gate Post 2946 SR 136 White Springs, Fl. 32096
- Gate 463779 State Road 200 Yulee, Florida
