Plains Marketing - Coldwater Station (Crude Stor) - Oil Pipeline Facility in Coldwater, Kansas

Plains Marketing - Coldwater Station (Crude Stor) is an oil pipeline facility located in Coldwater, Comanche County, Kansas, United States. The facility serves as a crude oil storage and pipeline terminal, supporting the transportation and storage of crude oil within the region. Its operational status is active, contributing to the broader pipeline infrastructure in the Midcontinent area. 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 a crude oil storage and pipeline terminal, it plays a role in the regional supply chain, connecting production areas to refineries and markets. The facility's NAICS code 486110 indicates it is classified as pipeline transportation of crude oil. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a rural area of south-central Kansas, with the nearest populated area being Coldwater. The region is characterized by agricultural land and low population density, which reduces the risk of exposure to populated areas. However, the facility's proximity to waterways and the age of infrastructure are factors considered in its environmental management. Plains Marketing operates this station as part of a larger network of crude oil storage and pipeline assets.

The facility is located in a rural area of Comanche County, Kansas, with low population density. The surrounding land is primarily agricultural, and the nearest waterway is the Medicine Lodge River, approximately 10 miles south. The facility's crude oil storage and pipeline operations require adherence to spill prevention and cathodic protection standards to mitigate environmental risks. The region's semi-arid climate and flat terrain influence the facility's drainage and containment systems.