Overview
Platte River Midstream-Lucerne West Stat is an operational oil pipeline facility in the Greeley area, Colorado, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 195 regulations.
Platte River Midstream-Lucerne West Stat is an oil pipeline facility located in the Greeley area of Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the regional midstream infrastructure for crude oil transportation. Its location in the Denver-Julesburg Basin places it within a major oil-producing region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 195, which governs hazardous liquid pipelines. Typical oil pipeline facilities in this region include pump stations, storage tanks, and metering equipment to ensure safe and efficient transport. The NAICS code 486110 indicates pipeline transportation of crude oil. As part of the midstream sector, this facility plays a critical role in connecting upstream production to downstream refineries and markets. The pipeline infrastructure in Colorado supports the state's energy economy, with rigorous safety standards for corrosion protection, leak detection, and emergency response. The facility's operational status ensures continued service for regional crude oil logistics.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an agricultural and semi-rural area near Greeley, Colorado. Proximity to the South Platte River and irrigation canals requires careful management of spill risks. The region's semi-arid climate and sandy soils can influence pipeline corrosion rates, necessitating robust cathodic protection systems. Operational protocols include regular inspections and leak detection to protect local water resources and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the Greeley area of Weld County, Colorado, United States, with coordinates approximately 40.462360 N, -104.648355 W.
It is an operational oil pipeline facility that transports crude oil as part of the midstream infrastructure in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
The facility is regulated by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 195 for hazardous liquid pipelines.
Safety measures include cathodic protection against corrosion, leak detection systems, and regular inspections to prevent spills and protect nearby water resources.
It connects crude oil production from the Denver-Julesburg Basin to downstream refineries, supporting Colorado's energy supply chain and economic activity.
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