Overview
Marathon Patterson Rail Terminal is an operational fuel terminal in Dickinson, North Dakota, serving as a key distribution hub for petroleum products in the region.
Marathon Patterson Rail Terminal is a fuel terminal located in Dickinson, Stark County, North Dakota, United States. It operates within the fuel infrastructure sector, handling the storage and distribution of petroleum products. The facility is strategically positioned to serve the regional energy market, leveraging rail access for efficient transport. The terminal operates under U.S. regulatory frameworks including EPA Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. These regulations mandate secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans to mitigate environmental risks. The facility's NAICS codes (213112 and 424710) indicate activities in support of oil and gas operations and petroleum bulk stations. As a rail-served terminal, it plays a critical role in the supply chain for the Bakken region, supporting local and regional fuel demand. Its location in western North Dakota places it within an area of active oil and gas production, contributing to the energy infrastructure network that serves industrial, agricultural, and residential consumers.
Environmental context
The terminal is situated in a semi-arid region with cold winters and hot summers, which can influence spill containment and vapor recovery operations. Proximity to agricultural land and the Heart River watershed necessitates robust secondary containment and groundwater monitoring to protect sensitive receptors. Typical risks include potential leaks from underground storage tanks and vapor emissions during loading operations.
Frequently asked questions
Marathon Patterson Rail Terminal is located at 3761 115th Ave. SW, Dickinson, North Dakota 58601, United States.
It is a fuel terminal that stores and distributes petroleum products, primarily serving the regional market via rail and truck transport.
The terminal is currently operational, handling fuel storage and distribution activities.
Fuel terminals in the U.S. must comply with EPA Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules, which require secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans.
The terminal supports the energy supply chain in the Bakken region, facilitating the distribution of fuel to industrial, agricultural, and residential consumers in western North Dakota.
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