Overview
Chevron Pipe Line G & W Bull Pen Pig Receiver is an operational oil pipeline facility in Bakersfield, California, serving the crude oil transport network under PHMSA and DOT Part 195 regulations.
Chevron Pipe Line G & W Bull Pen Pig Receiver is an operational oil pipeline facility located in Bakersfield, Kern County, California. It functions as a pig receiver station, a critical component for pipeline maintenance and inspection, supporting the transport of crude oil within Chevron's pipeline network in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 195 for hazardous liquid pipelines. As part of California's extensive oil pipeline infrastructure, it is subject to state-specific safety and environmental regulations. The site's NAICS code 486110 indicates its role in crude petroleum pipeline transportation. This pig receiver contributes to the operational integrity of Chevron's pipeline system by enabling the insertion and retrieval of pipeline inspection gauges (pigs). Such maintenance activities are essential for ensuring safe and efficient transport of crude oil, minimizing leak risks, and protecting surrounding communities and ecosystems in the Bakersfield area.
Environmental context
Located in Kern County, California, the facility operates in a region with significant oil production and transport infrastructure. Proximity to agricultural areas and the Kern River watershed necessitates rigorous spill prevention and cathodic protection measures. The pipeline's age and commodity (crude oil) are key risk factors, requiring regular inspection and compliance with PHMSA's integrity management programs to protect local water resources and communities.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at Tanker Road and China Grade Loop in Bakersfield, Kern County, California, USA.
A pig receiver is used to launch or receive pipeline inspection gauges (pigs) that clean, inspect, and maintain the interior of pipelines, ensuring operational safety and efficiency.
Oil pipeline facilities are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 195 for hazardous liquid pipelines.
Typical safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, regular pigging for inspection, leak detection systems, and compliance with PHMSA integrity management programs.
As an oil pipeline facility, it handles crude oil for Chevron's pipeline network in the Bakersfield area.
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