Overview
PLAINS MARKETING - DICKERSON STATION (CRUDE STOR) is an operational oil pipeline facility in Eureka, Kansas, United States. It serves as a crude oil storage and pipeline hub within the regional midstream infrastructure.
PLAINS MARKETING - DICKERSON STATION (CRUDE STOR) is an oil pipeline facility located in Eureka, Greenwood County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and plays a key role in the regional crude oil transportation and storage network. As part of Plains Marketing's infrastructure, it supports the movement of crude oil from production areas to refineries and other downstream markets. 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. While specific technical specifications such as storage capacity or pipeline length are not detailed, the facility's NAICS code 486110 indicates it is classified as pipeline transportation of crude oil. In the United States, such facilities are subject to rigorous safety standards including integrity management programs, cathodic protection, and leak detection systems. The Dickerson Station contributes to the stability and efficiency of the crude oil supply chain in the Midcontinent region. Its location in Kansas places it within a network of pipelines connecting major producing basins like the Permian and Anadarko to refining centers. The facility's operational status ensures continued support for energy markets and local economic activity.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Greenwood County, Kansas, with low population density. Proximity to waterways and agricultural land requires careful management to prevent spills. The commodity transported (crude oil) poses risks of soil and water contamination in the event of a leak. Regulatory compliance with PHMSA's spill response plans and cathodic protection standards helps mitigate these environmental risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Eureka, Greenwood County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.750200, -96.488900.
It is an operational oil pipeline facility that stores and transports crude oil as part of the midstream infrastructure in the United States.
The NAICS code is 486110, which corresponds to pipeline transportation of crude oil.
In the United States, oil pipeline facilities like this are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 195.
Typical safety measures include cathodic protection for corrosion control, integrity management programs, leak detection systems, and spill response plans to protect the environment and nearby communities.
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