Overview
Keystone Gulf Coast Station 33C is an operational oil pipeline facility in Allen, Oklahoma, United States. It forms part of the Keystone pipeline system, a major crude oil transport network.
Keystone Gulf Coast Station 33C is an operational oil pipeline facility located in Allen, Hughes County, Oklahoma, United States. It is part of the extensive Keystone pipeline system, which transports crude oil from Canada to refineries in the Gulf Coast region. The facility serves as a pump station or valve site along the pipeline route, contributing to the overall capacity and reliability of the system. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 195 for hazardous liquid pipelines. Typical infrastructure at such stations includes pumps, valves, metering equipment, and cathodic protection systems to prevent corrosion. The Keystone system is one of the largest crude oil pipelines in North America, with a total length exceeding 4,000 kilometers. The station plays a critical role in maintaining the flow of crude oil from production areas in Canada and the U.S. Midwest to refining markets along the Gulf Coast. Its location in rural Oklahoma reflects the strategic routing of the pipeline to minimize environmental and community impacts while ensuring efficient transport. The facility contributes to energy security and economic activity in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Hughes County, Oklahoma, near the town of Allen. The surrounding landscape is primarily agricultural and wooded, with several waterways in the region. Pipeline infrastructure in this area must consider soil erosion, groundwater protection, and spill prevention measures. The Keystone system has implemented advanced leak detection and emergency response protocols to mitigate environmental risks.
Frequently asked questions
Keystone Gulf Coast Station 33C is located in Allen, Hughes County, Oklahoma, United States, near the intersection of Highway 1 and EW 146 Road.
It is a pump or valve station along the Keystone pipeline system, which transports crude oil from Canada to Gulf Coast refineries. The station helps maintain pressure and flow in the pipeline.
The Keystone pipeline system is operated by TC Energy (formerly TransCanada Corporation). Station 33C is part of the Gulf Coast Pipeline segment.
Oil pipelines like the Keystone system are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 195, which covers design, construction, operation, maintenance, and emergency response.
Safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, automatic shut-off valves, leak detection systems, and regular inspections. The facility also follows PHMSA-mandated integrity management programs.
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