COFFEYVILLE RESOURCES CRUDE TRANSPORTATI - Oil Pipeline in Bushton Station, Kansas

COFFEYVILLE RESOURCES CRUDE TRANSPORTATI is an oil pipeline facility located in Bushton Station, Rice County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the crude oil transportation infrastructure in the region. As an oil pipeline, it falls under the regulatory oversight of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) under 49 CFR Part 195 for hazardous liquid pipelines. The facility's NAICS code 486110 indicates it is classified as pipeline transportation of crude oil. Oil pipelines in this region typically transport crude oil from production areas to refineries or storage terminals. The regulatory framework requires adherence to safety standards including cathodic protection, leak detection, and integrity management programs. This pipeline facility plays a role in the broader crude oil supply chain, connecting production sources in Kansas and surrounding states to downstream markets. Its location in Rice County places it within a network of pipelines serving the mid-continent region. The facility's operational status ensures continued support for regional energy infrastructure and economic activity.

The facility is located in a rural area of Rice County, Kansas, which is part of the Central Great Plains ecoregion. The surrounding landscape is primarily agricultural, with cropland and pasture. Proximity to waterways such as the Arkansas River and its tributaries may pose environmental considerations for spill prevention and response. The pipeline's commodity (crude oil) requires robust containment and monitoring systems to protect soil and water resources. Regulatory requirements under PHMSA mandate spill response plans and regular inspections to mitigate environmental risks.