Plains Pipeline - Harpers Ranch Station (Crude Stor) - Oil Pipeline Facility in Ashland, Kansas

Plains Pipeline - Harpers Ranch Station (Crude Stor) is an oil pipeline facility located in Ashland, Clark County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional crude oil transportation and storage network. As part of the Plains Pipeline system, it supports the movement of crude oil across the central United States. 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. The NAICS code 486110 indicates it is classified as crude petroleum pipeline transportation. The facility's location in Kansas places it within a key corridor for crude oil distribution from production areas to refineries. The Harpers Ranch Station contributes to the energy infrastructure of the region, facilitating the efficient transport of crude oil. Its location in a rural area of Kansas minimizes proximity to dense populations, though it may be near agricultural lands and waterways. The facility's role in crude storage adds flexibility to the pipeline network, helping balance supply and demand.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Clark County, Kansas, characterized by agricultural land and limited water bodies. The primary environmental considerations for oil pipeline facilities include the risk of spills that could impact soil and groundwater. PHMSA regulations require spill prevention and response plans, as well as cathodic protection to prevent corrosion. The facility's distance from major population centers reduces potential human exposure risks.