PLAINS MARKETING LP, HEIDELBERG STATION - Oil Pipeline Facility in Heidelberg, Mississippi

PLAINS MARKETING LP, HEIDELBERG STATION is an oil pipeline facility located at 915 Hess Road in Heidelberg, Jasper County, Mississippi. The facility is operational and plays a role in the transportation of crude oil and refined petroleum products within the United States pipeline network. 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 part of Plains Marketing LP's infrastructure, it contributes to the movement of energy resources from production areas to refineries and markets. This station supports the regional energy supply chain, connecting producers in the Gulf Coast region to downstream consumers. Its location in Mississippi places it within a network of pipelines that are critical for domestic energy distribution and economic activity.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Jasper County, Mississippi, near the town of Heidelberg. The surrounding region includes forested land and waterways, which may be sensitive to potential spills or leaks. Pipeline infrastructure in this area typically requires robust cathodic protection and leak detection systems to mitigate environmental risks. The commodity transported (crude oil) poses a risk of soil and water contamination in the event of a release.