BELL PUMP STATION - Oil Pipeline Facility in Lompoc, California

BELL PUMP STATION is an oil pipeline facility located in Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California, United States. It is part of the nation's extensive pipeline infrastructure for transporting crude oil and operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 195 for hazardous liquid pipelines. The facility's NAICS code 486110 indicates it is classified as crude petroleum pipeline transportation. Typical pump stations in this region serve to maintain pressure and flow along major crude oil corridors connecting production fields in California to refineries and distribution terminals. The facility operates within a well-established regulatory framework that mandates integrity management, spill prevention, and emergency response planning. Located in Santa Barbara County, the facility is situated in an area with significant environmental sensitivity, including proximity to the Pacific coast and agricultural lands. Its role in the regional energy infrastructure is critical for moving crude oil from inland production areas to coastal refineries, supporting both local and national energy supply chains.

The facility operates in a region with proximity to populated areas and waterways, including the Santa Ynez River and the Pacific Ocean. Pipeline age and cathodic protection are key factors for integrity, while the commodity transported (crude oil) presents spill risks. Regulatory compliance under PHMSA's Part 195 includes spill response plans and leak detection systems to mitigate environmental impact.