Plains Pipeline - Bushton Station (Crude Stor) | Bushton, Kansas Oil Pipeline Facility

Plains Pipeline - Bushton Station (Crude Stor) is an operational oil pipeline facility located in Bushton, Rice County, Kansas, United States. The facility is part of the extensive Plains Pipeline network, which transports crude oil across the central United States. Bushton Station functions as a crude oil storage and transfer point, supporting the regional pipeline infrastructure. 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 a crude oil storage station, it includes tankage and associated piping for receipt, storage, and redelivery of crude oil. The NAICS code 486110 indicates it is classified as crude petroleum pipeline transportation. Bushton Station plays a key role in the crude oil logistics chain in Kansas, connecting production areas to refineries and downstream markets. Its location in central Kansas places it within a region with significant oil production and pipeline activity. The facility's storage capacity helps balance supply and demand, ensuring reliable crude oil delivery to end users.

The facility is situated in a rural area of central Kansas, with agricultural land and scattered residences nearby. The primary environmental considerations for crude oil storage and pipeline operations include potential spills or leaks that could impact soil and groundwater. The facility is subject to PHMSA regulations requiring spill prevention, containment, and response plans. Cathodic protection systems are typically employed to prevent corrosion of buried piping and tank bottoms.