Overview
Plains Pipeline - McGreevey Station (Crude Stor) is an operational oil pipeline facility in Great Bend, Kansas, United States. It serves as a crude oil storage and pipeline hub within the regional midstream infrastructure.
Plains Pipeline - McGreevey Station (Crude Stor) is an oil pipeline facility located in Great Bend, Barton County, Kansas. The facility is part of the extensive Plains Pipeline network, which handles crude oil transportation and storage across the central United States. As a storage station, it plays a key role in balancing supply and demand within the regional pipeline system. 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 disclosed, the facility's location in Kansas places it within a major crude oil transit corridor connecting production areas in the Permian Basin and Rockies to refining centers in the Midwest. Environmental and operational significance includes its contribution to the reliability of crude oil supply chains in the region. The station's storage capabilities help mitigate supply disruptions and support efficient pipeline operations. Its location in a rural area of central Kansas reduces proximity to densely populated zones, though standard safety measures for spill prevention and cathodic protection are expected to be in place.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural agricultural area of central Kansas, near the Arkansas River corridor. The local environment includes cropland and grasslands, with limited surface water bodies. Pipeline infrastructure in this region must manage risks related to soil erosion and potential groundwater impacts from spills. The facility's crude oil storage and transfer operations require adherence to PHMSA regulations for leak detection and emergency response to protect local ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Plains Pipeline - McGreevey Station is located in Great Bend, Barton County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 38.268390, -98.875860.
The facility is a crude oil storage and pipeline station within the Plains Pipeline network, serving as a hub for crude oil transportation and storage in the central United States.
Oil pipelines in the US are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 195, which covers design, construction, operation, and emergency response for hazardous liquid pipelines.
Plains Pipeline follows PHMSA regulations requiring cathodic protection, leak detection systems, and regular inspections to prevent corrosion and spills. Emergency response plans are also mandated to protect nearby communities and environments.
Crude oil storage stations like McGreevey help balance supply and demand, provide buffer capacity during disruptions, and enable efficient pipeline scheduling. They are critical for maintaining stable crude oil flows to refineries.
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