BP Pipelines Cal A Sta - Refined Product Pipeline in Hammond, Indiana

BP Pipelines Cal A Sta is a refined product pipeline facility located at 2937 Calumet Ave, Hammond, Indiana, in the United States. The facility is part of the extensive pipeline infrastructure that transports refined petroleum products across the region, serving the industrial and commercial needs of the Midwest. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 195, which governs the transportation of hazardous liquids. As a refined product pipeline, it handles commodities such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, requiring robust safety measures including cathodic protection and regular integrity assessments. The pipeline plays a critical role in the regional energy supply chain, connecting refineries and distribution terminals to end-users. Its location in Hammond, near the Calumet River and Lake Michigan, underscores the importance of environmental safeguards to protect local waterways and communities.

The facility is situated in an industrial area near the Calumet River and Lake Michigan, requiring stringent spill prevention and response plans. The transportation of refined products poses risks to nearby waterways and populated areas, necessitating regular pipeline integrity inspections and cathodic protection systems to prevent corrosion-related leaks.