PLAINS MARKETING - OAKLEY STATION (CRUDE STOR) - Oil Pipeline Facility in Oakley, Kansas

PLAINS MARKETING - OAKLEY STATION (CRUDE STOR) is an oil pipeline facility located in Oakley, Kansas, United States. Situated in Logan County, this operational station is part of the extensive Plains Marketing network, which handles crude oil storage and pipeline transportation across the central United States. The facility plays a key role in the regional oil supply chain, connecting production areas to refineries and markets. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 195, which governs hazardous liquid pipelines. As a crude oil storage and pipeline station, it is equipped with tankage and pipeline infrastructure to manage the receipt, storage, and delivery of crude oil. The site's location in Kansas places it within a major oil-producing region, benefiting from proximity to the Permian Basin and other supply sources. Environmentally, the facility's operations are subject to spill prevention and response regulations, including the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule. The station's role in crude oil storage and pipeline transport supports energy security and economic activity in the region, while its design and maintenance focus on minimizing environmental risks through cathodic protection and regular inspections.

The Oakley Station is situated in a semi-arid region of western Kansas, characterized by agricultural land and sparse population. The facility's crude oil storage and pipeline operations pose potential risks to nearby waterways and groundwater, though regulatory frameworks such as PHMSA's integrity management programs and SPCC plans mitigate these.