Overview
TDP06X00 10K-141 Pipeline Abandonment is an oil pipeline facility in Bakersfield, California, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 195 regulations.
TDP06X00 10K-141 Pipeline Abandonment is an oil pipeline facility located at Wible Road and Wilson Road in Bakersfield, Kern County, California. The facility is classified as an oil pipeline and is currently operational, serving the local petroleum infrastructure network in the southern Central Valley region. The pipeline operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 195, which governs hazardous liquid pipelines. While specific technical details such as pipeline length and diameter are not disclosed, the facility is part of a broader network of oil pipelines in California that transport crude oil and refined products from production fields to refineries and distribution terminals. As an abandonment project, this facility represents a decommissioned or inactive segment of pipeline infrastructure. The environmental context includes proximity to agricultural and urban areas in Kern County, a region with significant oil and gas activity. Proper abandonment procedures, including cleaning, purging, and cathodic protection removal, are critical to prevent soil and groundwater contamination.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Kern County, California, a region with extensive oil and gas production and a semi-arid climate. Proximity to agricultural lands and the Kern River watershed requires careful management to prevent hydrocarbon releases. Pipeline abandonment activities must address soil remediation and long-term monitoring to mitigate risks to local ecosystems and groundwater resources.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at the intersection of Wible Road and Wilson Road in Bakersfield, Kern County, California, United States.
It is an oil pipeline facility that has been abandoned, meaning the pipeline is no longer in active service and has undergone decommissioning procedures to ensure safety and environmental protection.
Oil pipeline abandonment in California is regulated by PHMSA under DOT 49 CFR Part 195 for hazardous liquid pipelines. State agencies such as the California Public Utilities Commission and the State Water Resources Control Board may also have oversight.
Risks include potential soil and groundwater contamination from residual hydrocarbons, improper sealing, or corrosion. Proper abandonment involves cleaning, purging, and removing cathodic protection to minimize long-term environmental impact.
The timeline varies based on pipeline length, diameter, and regulatory requirements. It can range from several weeks to months, including planning, cleaning, and verification activities.
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