Plains Pipeline LP-Manitou Rail Terminal - Fuel Terminal in Ross, North Dakota

Plains Pipeline LP-Manitou Rail Terminal is a fuel terminal located at 6385 93rd Avenue NW, Ross, Mountrail County, North Dakota. The facility is operational and serves as a key node in the regional fuel distribution network, connecting rail transport to pipeline infrastructure. As a fuel terminal in the United States, the facility operates under federal regulations including the EPA's Underground Storage Tank (UST) requirements and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. These frameworks mandate secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans to mitigate environmental risks. The terminal's NAICS code 424710 indicates it is involved in petroleum bulk stations and terminals. The facility plays a significant role in the energy supply chain for the region, supporting local and regional fuel demand. Its location in North Dakota, a state with active oil production, positions it as a critical link between production areas and end users. The terminal's rail access enhances its flexibility in distributing refined products across the Midwest.

The terminal is situated in a rural area of Mountrail County, North Dakota, characterized by agricultural land and proximity to the Missouri River watershed. The primary environmental concerns for fuel terminals include potential spills during transfer operations and vapor emissions. Regulatory compliance with SPCC and UST requirements ensures secondary containment and monitoring systems are in place to protect local soil and water resources.