Overview
Montana Refining Crude Pipeline is an operational fuel terminal in Cut Bank, Montana, serving the region's petroleum infrastructure.
Montana Refining Crude Pipeline is a fuel terminal located in Cut Bank, Glacier County, Montana, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional fuel supply chain, handling crude oil or refined products for distribution. As a fuel terminal in the United States, this facility operates under federal and state regulations including EPA Underground Storage Tank (UST) requirements and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. The terminal likely includes storage tanks, loading racks, and pipeline connections typical of midstream petroleum infrastructure in the Rocky Mountain region. The facility supports the local economy and energy needs of Cut Bank and surrounding areas. Its location along Highway 2 East provides access to transportation routes for fuel distribution, contributing to the reliability of fuel supply in northern Montana.
Environmental context
Fuel terminals in Montana operate in a semi-arid climate with cold winters, which can affect tank integrity and spill response. Proximity to the Blackfeet Indian Reservation and the Milk River watershed requires careful management of spill risks and secondary containment to protect sensitive ecosystems and groundwater resources.
Frequently asked questions
Montana Refining Crude Pipeline is located on Highway 2 East in Cut Bank, Glacier County, Montana, United States.
It is a fuel terminal, part of the midstream petroleum infrastructure used for storing and transferring crude oil or refined products.
Yes, the facility is currently operational.
Fuel terminals in the US must comply with EPA Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations, Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules, and state-specific environmental and safety standards.
Fuel terminals serve as storage and distribution hubs, receiving fuel via pipeline, rail, or truck and transferring it to local distributors, industrial users, or retail stations.
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