Blair Ammonia Pump Station - Operational Oil Pipeline Facility in Blair, Nebraska

Blair Ammonia Pump Station is an operational oil pipeline facility located in Blair, Washington County, Nebraska, United States. The facility plays a role in the regional pipeline network that transports petroleum and chemical products across the Midwest. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 195 for hazardous liquid pipelines. As a pump station, it maintains pressure and flow for ammonia or other liquid commodities along the pipeline route. The NAICS codes 424690 (other chemical and allied products merchant wholesalers) and 486110 (crude petroleum pipeline transportation) indicate its dual role in wholesale distribution and pipeline transport. Blair Ammonia Pump Station contributes to the energy and agricultural supply chain in Nebraska, a state with extensive pipeline infrastructure supporting both fossil fuels and fertilizer transport. Its location near the Missouri River and Interstate 29 provides strategic connectivity for regional distribution.

The facility is situated in a rural area near the Missouri River, which is a major waterway. Pipeline pump stations in this region must manage risks related to potential leaks or spills that could affect water quality and local ecosystems. The transport of ammonia poses specific environmental concerns due to its toxicity and potential for groundwater contamination.