Plains Pipeline LP-Van Hook Crude Terminal, LLC - New Town, North Dakota Fuel Terminal

Plains Pipeline LP-Van Hook Crude Terminal, LLC is a fuel terminal located at 3850 83rd Avenue NW in New Town, Mountrail County, North Dakota. The facility is operational and plays a key role in the crude oil logistics network of the Bakken shale formation, one of the largest oil-producing regions in the United States. The terminal operates under U.S. environmental regulations including the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and Underground Storage Tank (UST) requirements. As a crude oil terminal, it likely features aboveground storage tanks with secondary containment systems to prevent spills. The facility's location in a cold climate requires special considerations for winterization and vapor recovery systems. This terminal is part of Plains Pipeline's extensive crude oil gathering and transportation network in North Dakota. It provides critical infrastructure for producers in the Williston Basin, supporting local economic activity and energy supply chains. The facility's proximity to the Missouri River and Lake Sakakawea underscores the importance of robust environmental safeguards.

The terminal is situated in Mountrail County, North Dakota, within the Bakken shale region, where oil production has expanded rapidly. The area features sensitive ecosystems including prairie grasslands and wetlands, with the nearby Missouri River and Lake Sakakawea providing important wildlife habitat. Spill prevention and secondary containment are critical given the potential for crude oil releases to impact these water bodies. The cold climate also poses challenges for equipment integrity and vapor control.