Overview
The Noble Midstream/Black Diamond Storage - Milton Crude Terminal is an operational oil pipeline facility in La Salle, Colorado, serving as a crude oil storage and transfer hub within the regional pipeline network.
The Noble Midstream/Black Diamond Storage - Milton Crude Terminal is an operational oil pipeline facility located at 14668 CR 47 in La Salle, Weld County, Colorado. It functions as a crude oil storage and terminal facility, playing a key role in the midstream infrastructure of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, one of the most active oil-producing regions in the United States. As an oil pipeline terminal, this facility is subject to federal pipeline safety regulations under the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), specifically 49 CFR Part 195 for hazardous liquid pipelines. The facility's NAICS code 486110 indicates it operates in the crude petroleum pipeline transportation sector. Typical infrastructure at such terminals includes storage tanks, pumping stations, and pipeline connections that facilitate the receipt, storage, and delivery of crude oil. The Milton Crude Terminal contributes to the efficient transport of crude oil from production fields to refineries and other downstream markets. Its location in Weld County places it within a region with extensive oil and gas activity, supporting local energy supply chains and economic development. The facility's operational status ensures continued service for regional crude oil logistics.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an agricultural and semi-arid region of northeastern Colorado, near the South Platte River watershed. Pipeline terminals handling crude oil require robust spill prevention and containment measures to protect local water resources and soils. The area's relatively flat terrain and proximity to irrigation canals necessitate careful monitoring of cathodic protection systems to prevent corrosion-related leaks. Regional regulations and PHMSA oversight mandate regular inspections and integrity management programs to mitigate environmental risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 14668 CR 47 in La Salle, Weld County, Colorado, United States.
It is an oil pipeline terminal that provides crude oil storage and transfer services, operating under NAICS code 486110 for crude petroleum pipeline transportation.
Oil pipeline terminals are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 195, which covers safety standards for hazardous liquid pipelines, including design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
The terminal supports crude oil logistics in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, facilitating storage and transfer from production areas to refineries and markets, thereby enhancing supply chain efficiency.
PHMSA requires operators to implement integrity management programs, conduct regular inspections, perform cathodic protection testing, and maintain spill response plans to prevent and mitigate pipeline failures.
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