Kinder Morgan Watford Injection Station - Oil Pipeline Facility in Watford City, North Dakota

KINDER MORGAN WATFORD INJECTION STATION is an oil pipeline facility located at 12098 34th Street NW, Watford City, McKenzie County, North Dakota. The facility is operational and serves as an injection station within the Kinder Morgan pipeline network, handling crude oil transport in the Bakken shale region. 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. As an injection station, it facilitates the entry of crude oil into the pipeline system, typically involving pumping and metering infrastructure. The Bakken region is a major oil-producing area, and such stations are critical for gathering and transporting crude to refineries. The station's location in western North Dakota places it in an area with significant oil and gas activity. Its role in the pipeline network supports the efficient movement of crude oil, contributing to energy supply chains. The facility's proximity to the Missouri River and other waterways necessitates robust spill prevention and cathodic protection measures to safeguard local ecosystems.

The facility is situated in the Bakken shale region, an area with extensive oil extraction activities. Proximity to the Missouri River and tributaries raises considerations for waterway protection. Pipeline integrity management, including cathodic protection and leak detection, is critical to prevent spills that could impact local soils and aquatic habitats. The region experiences cold winters, which can affect pipeline operations and require freeze protection measures.