Bakken Oil Express, LLC-Dickinson Rail Loading - Fuel Terminal in Dickinson, North Dakota

BAKKEN OIL EXPRESS, LLC-DICKINSON RAIL LOADING is a fuel terminal located at 3761-115th Avenue SW in Dickinson, Stark County, North Dakota. The facility is operational and plays a critical role in the transportation of crude oil and refined products via rail, supporting the Bakken shale production area. As a fuel terminal in the United States, this facility operates under federal and state regulations including the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules for oil storage and handling. The terminal likely includes aboveground storage tanks and rail loading racks, with secondary containment systems to prevent spills. Typical capacity for such rail terminals in the Bakken region ranges from 50,000 to 120,000 barrels per day. The facility's location in western North Dakota places it in a semi-arid climate with cold winters, requiring robust vapor recovery and freeze protection systems. Its proximity to the Bakken formation makes it a vital link in the domestic energy supply chain, connecting production to refineries via rail networks.

The facility is situated in a rural area near Dickinson, with the nearest sensitive receptors likely being agricultural lands and the Heart River. Spill risk from rail loading operations is mitigated by secondary containment and SPCC plans. Vapor emissions during loading are controlled by vapor recovery units. The cold climate necessitates winterization of equipment to prevent leaks from freeze-thaw cycles.