Refined Product Pipeline Operational

Booster Station No1 - Refined Product Pipeline Facility in Carlsbad, New Mexico

CARLSBAD, New Mexico, United States

Overview

Booster Station No1 is a refined product pipeline facility in Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT regulations for hazardous liquid pipelines.

Booster Station No1 is a refined product pipeline facility located 37 km east of Pinon, near Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the regional pipeline infrastructure for transporting refined petroleum products. As a booster station, it maintains pressure and flow within the pipeline network, supporting the distribution of fuels across the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 195, which governs hazardous liquid pipelines. These regulations require integrity management programs, corrosion control, and emergency response plans. The facility's NAICS code 486910 indicates it is part of the pipeline transportation of refined petroleum products. Booster Station No1 plays a key role in the energy supply chain for the southwestern United States. Its location in Chaves County, New Mexico, places it in a region with significant oil and gas activity. The facility contributes to the reliable transport of refined products to markets, supporting local and regional fuel demands.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of New Mexico, near the Pecos River basin. Pipeline infrastructure in this area must consider proximity to waterways and populated areas. The transport of refined products requires robust cathodic protection and leak detection systems to prevent soil and water contamination. Local environmental conditions, including temperature variations and soil composition, influence pipeline maintenance and integrity management.

Frequently asked questions

Booster Station No1 is located 37 km east of Pinon, near Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States.

Booster Station No1 is a refined product pipeline facility that maintains pressure and flow in the pipeline network for transporting refined petroleum products.

The facility operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 195, which sets safety standards for hazardous liquid pipelines, including integrity management and corrosion control.

A booster station uses pumps to maintain pressure and flow within a pipeline, ensuring efficient transport of products over long distances.

PHMSA requires operators to implement integrity management programs, conduct regular inspections, and have emergency response plans to prevent and mitigate spills.

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