Overview
Plains Marketing LP - Houma Truck Station is an operational oil pipeline facility in Houma, Louisiana, United States. It serves as a key node in the regional crude oil transportation network.
Plains Marketing LP - Houma Truck Station is an oil pipeline facility located at 1373 Coteau Rd in Houma, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. The facility is operational and plays a role in the movement of crude oil within the United States pipeline infrastructure system. As an oil pipeline facility, it 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. The facility is part of Plains Marketing LP's network, which handles crude oil gathering and transportation across the Gulf Coast region. The Houma Truck Station contributes to the regional energy supply chain, connecting local production to refineries and terminals. Its location in Louisiana, a major oil and gas hub, underscores its importance in supporting the state's energy economy and national fuel distribution.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Houma, Louisiana, a region with extensive waterways and wetlands. Proximity to populated areas and sensitive ecosystems necessitates robust spill prevention and cathodic protection measures. The commodity transported (crude oil) poses risks of environmental contamination, requiring adherence to PHMSA regulations for pipeline integrity and emergency response.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 1373 Coteau Rd, Houma, Louisiana 70364, United States.
It is an operational oil pipeline facility that handles the transportation of crude oil as part of Plains Marketing LP's pipeline network.
Oil pipeline facilities like this one are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 195 for hazardous liquid pipelines.
Typical safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, regular integrity testing, leak detection systems, and emergency response plans to protect nearby communities and the environment.
Plains Marketing LP is a major midstream energy company that operates crude oil gathering, transportation, and storage assets across North America, connecting producers to refineries and markets.
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