Overview
CHS Crude Trucking - Bemis Station (Air) is an operational oil pipeline facility in Plainville, Kansas, United States. It handles crude oil transport under PHMSA and DOT regulations.
CHS Crude Trucking - Bemis Station (Air) is an oil pipeline facility located at 2391 Saline River Rd in Plainville, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a crude oil trucking and pipeline transfer point, supporting regional energy infrastructure in Ellis County. 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 a crude oil pipeline station, it includes truck unloading and pipeline injection capabilities, typical for midstream oil gathering systems in the central United States. The station plays a role in connecting local crude oil production to larger pipeline networks, supporting the regional energy supply chain. Its location in rural Kansas minimizes proximity to dense populations, though it is near waterways like the Saline River, requiring standard environmental safeguards for spill prevention and cathodic protection.
Environmental context
The facility is situated near the Saline River in rural Kansas, a region with agricultural land use and moderate ecological sensitivity. Pipeline infrastructure in this area must manage risks related to waterway crossings and soil erosion. Standard environmental measures include leak detection systems, corrosion control, and emergency response plans to protect local water resources and wildlife habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 2391 Saline River Rd, Plainville, Kansas 67663, United States.
It is an oil pipeline facility that handles crude oil trucking and pipeline transfer, connecting local production to larger pipeline networks.
The facility operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 195, which govern hazardous liquid pipeline safety, including design, construction, and operation standards.
The station handles crude oil, a hazardous liquid, requiring compliance with spill prevention and cathodic protection regulations.
It serves as a midstream transfer point, enabling efficient movement of crude oil from production areas to refineries or storage terminals.
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