Overview
Plains Marketing L.P. operates an oil pipeline in Antonio Station, Kansas, United States. This facility is part of the extensive pipeline infrastructure serving the region.
Plains Marketing L.P. is an operational oil pipeline facility located in Antonio Station, Ellis County, Kansas, United States. The facility is situated at coordinates 38.760400, -99.309600 and is part of the broader pipeline network that transports crude oil and petroleum products across the country. As an oil pipeline, this facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 195 for hazardous liquid pipelines. The pipeline infrastructure in Kansas plays a critical role in connecting oil production areas in the Mid-Continent region with refineries and distribution hubs. The facility's NAICS code 486110 indicates it is classified as crude petroleum pipeline transportation. The pipeline contributes to the energy supply chain, supporting local and regional economic activity. Its location in rural Kansas minimizes proximity to densely populated areas, though it may traverse agricultural lands and waterways, requiring careful environmental management and cathodic protection to prevent corrosion and leaks.
Environmental context
The pipeline operates in a rural area of Kansas, characterized by agricultural land and intermittent waterways. Proximity to these water bodies necessitates robust spill prevention and cathodic protection systems to mitigate corrosion risks. The commodity transported (crude oil) poses potential environmental hazards in case of leaks, requiring adherence to PHMSA regulations for pipeline integrity management and emergency response planning.
Frequently asked questions
Plains Marketing L.P. is located in Antonio Station, Ellis County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 38.760400, -99.309600.
Plains Marketing L.P. operates an oil pipeline that transports crude oil or petroleum products as part of the pipeline infrastructure in Kansas.
Oil pipelines in the United States are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 195, which covers design, construction, operation, and maintenance of hazardous liquid pipelines.
Common risk factors include proximity to populated areas or waterways, age of the pipeline, corrosion (managed through cathodic protection), and the type of commodity transported (e.g., crude oil).
The pipeline supports the energy supply chain by connecting oil production areas to refineries and distribution hubs, contributing to regional economic activity and energy security.
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