CONOCO WYOLA MI POST 60 Oil Pipeline Facility in Wyola, Montana

CONOCO WYOLA MI POST 60 is an oil pipeline facility located in Wyola, Big Horn County, Montana, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 486110 for crude petroleum pipeline transportation. It serves as part of the regional pipeline infrastructure in the northern Great Plains. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 195, which governs hazardous liquid pipelines. This includes requirements for corrosion control, leak detection, and emergency response. The pipeline's location in rural Montana suggests it likely transports crude oil from production areas to refineries or storage terminals. The pipeline contributes to the energy supply chain in the region, connecting oil production in the Williston Basin or similar areas to downstream markets. Its operational status indicates ongoing maintenance and monitoring to ensure safe transport of hazardous liquids. The facility's role is significant for local energy infrastructure and economic activity in Big Horn County.

The pipeline is located in a rural area of Montana, near the Crow Indian Reservation and the Bighorn River watershed. Proximity to waterways and agricultural land requires careful monitoring to prevent spills that could impact water quality and ecosystems. The region's semi-arid climate and sensitive habitats necessitate robust cathodic protection and leak detection systems to mitigate environmental risks.