Overview
Plains Pipeline LP / Binger Crude Oil Station is an operational oil pipeline facility in Binger, Oklahoma, United States. It is part of the extensive Plains Pipeline network, handling crude oil transportation under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 195 regul
Plains Pipeline LP / Binger Crude Oil Station is an operational oil pipeline facility located in Binger, Caddo County, Oklahoma, United States. The station is part of the Plains Pipeline network, which is one of the largest crude oil pipeline systems in North America, connecting production areas to refineries and terminals. The facility's NAICS code 486110 indicates it operates as a crude petroleum pipeline transportation service. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 195, which governs hazardous liquid pipelines. This regulatory framework mandates safety standards for design, construction, operation, and maintenance, including corrosion control, leak detection, and emergency response. The station's location in rural Oklahoma, near the town of Binger, places it in a region with significant crude oil production from the Anadarko Basin. As a crude oil pipeline station, this facility plays a critical role in the regional energy infrastructure, transporting crude oil from producing wells to downstream refineries and storage facilities. The station's operational status ensures continued support for the local and national energy supply chain. Its proximity to highways and rural areas requires ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure safe and reliable operations.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Caddo County, Oklahoma, near the town of Binger. The surrounding environment includes agricultural land and grasslands, with the Washita River and other waterways in the region. Crude oil pipeline stations pose potential risks of spills or leaks, which could affect local soil and water resources. The regulatory framework under PHMSA requires spill prevention and response plans to mitigate environmental impacts. The station's age and cathodic protection systems are critical factors in preventing corrosion-related releases.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located 1.5 miles south on Highway 281 in Binger, Caddo County, Oklahoma, United States.
It is a crude oil pipeline station that transports crude oil as part of the Plains Pipeline network, operating under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 195 regulations.
Oil pipelines in the US are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 195, which covers design, construction, operation, maintenance, and spill response.
Potential risks include spills or leaks that could contaminate soil and water. PHMSA requires operators to have spill prevention and response plans, and to use corrosion protection and leak detection systems.
The station supports crude oil transportation from the Anadarko Basin production area to downstream refineries and terminals, playing a key role in the regional energy supply chain.
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