Hiland Crude, LLC-Highway 23 Truck Station - Fuel Terminal in Keene, North Dakota

Hiland Crude, LLC-Highway 23 Truck Station is a fuel terminal located in Keene, McKenzie County, North Dakota. The facility is situated in the Bakken shale region, a major area for crude oil production and transportation. As a fuel terminal, it plays a key role in the local supply chain, handling the transfer and storage of petroleum products. The facility operates under US regulatory frameworks including EPA UST (Underground Storage Tank) and SPCC (Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure) requirements. These regulations mandate secondary containment, leak detection, and spill prevention measures to mitigate environmental risks. The terminal's NAICS code 424710 indicates it is a petroleum bulk station, typically involving storage tanks and truck loading racks. This terminal supports the regional energy infrastructure by facilitating the distribution of crude oil from production sites to refineries or pipelines. Its location in a rural area near the Little Missouri River and Theodore Roosevelt National Park underscores the importance of robust environmental safeguards to protect sensitive ecosystems and groundwater resources.

The terminal is located in the Bakken shale region, an area with active oil and gas development. The local environment includes grasslands, river valleys, and wildlife habitats. Spill and vapor risks are managed through secondary containment systems and leak detection, as required by EPA SPCC and UST regulations. Proximity to the Little Missouri River and groundwater aquifers necessitates careful monitoring to prevent contamination.