Overview
Plains Pipeline - Gorham Station (Crude Stor) is an operational oil pipeline facility in Gorham, Kansas, United States. It serves as a crude oil storage and transfer point within the Plains Pipeline network.
Plains Pipeline - Gorham Station (Crude Stor) is an oil pipeline facility located in Gorham, Russell County, Kansas, United States. The facility is part of the extensive Plains Pipeline network, which transports crude oil across the central United States. As a storage and transfer station, it plays a key role in the regional crude oil logistics 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. While specific technical specifications such as storage capacity or pipeline diameter are not publicly available, the facility's location in Kansas places it within a major crude oil transportation corridor connecting production areas in the Permian Basin and Bakken Shale to refineries in the Midwest and Gulf Coast. The Gorham Station contributes to the reliability of crude oil supply in the region, supporting local refineries and downstream markets. Its operational status ensures continued service for crude oil storage and transfer, which is critical for balancing supply and demand in the pipeline network. The facility's presence in rural Kansas highlights the importance of pipeline infrastructure in connecting production regions with consumption centers.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Russell County, Kansas, with low population density. The surrounding environment includes agricultural land and the Saline River watershed. Pipeline infrastructure in this region must manage risks related to soil erosion, groundwater protection, and potential spills that could affect local waterways. The commodity transported is crude oil, which requires robust containment and leak detection systems to minimize environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
Plains Pipeline - Gorham Station is located in Gorham, Russell County, Kansas, United States, with coordinates 38.863500, -98.993400.
The facility is an oil pipeline station that provides crude oil storage and transfer services as part of the Plains Pipeline network, which transports crude oil across the central United States.
The facility is regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 195, which governs hazardous liquid pipelines in the United States.
Typical safety measures include cathodic protection for corrosion control, leak detection systems, pressure monitoring, and emergency shutdown valves. Operators must also conduct regular inspections and integrity management programs as required by PHMSA.
Pipeline storage stations like Gorham Station provide temporary storage for crude oil to balance supply and demand, manage pipeline flow, and ensure continuous operation. They are critical for maintaining the stability of the crude oil transportation network.
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