MOOREFIELD STATION - Oil Pipeline Facility in Moorefield, Nebraska

MOOREFIELD STATION is an oil pipeline facility located at 39759 HWY 23 in Moorefield, Frontier County, Nebraska. The facility is operational and contributes to the transportation of crude oil or refined petroleum products within the United States pipeline network. Its location in rural Nebraska places it within a region characterized by extensive pipeline corridors serving the Midcontinent and Rocky Mountain supply areas. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 195, which governs hazardous liquid pipelines. The facility's NAICS code 486110 indicates it is classified as a crude petroleum pipeline transportation operation. Typical oil pipeline stations in this region include pump stations, metering facilities, and valve sites that ensure safe and efficient flow. As part of the national pipeline grid, MOOREFIELD STATION supports the movement of energy resources from production areas to refineries and distribution hubs. Its operational status ensures continued service to the regional energy supply chain. The facility's location in a sparsely populated area reduces certain community risks, but proximity to waterways and agricultural land requires ongoing environmental monitoring and cathodic protection to prevent leaks and corrosion.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Nebraska, where the primary environmental considerations include potential impacts on groundwater and nearby waterways. Pipeline infrastructure in this region typically traverses agricultural land, requiring careful management of erosion and spill prevention. The commodity transported (oil) poses risks of soil and water contamination in the event of a leak, necessitating robust cathodic protection and regular integrity inspections under PHMSA regulations.