Overview
Buckeye Pipeline Company East Chicago Station is a refined product pipeline facility in East Chicago, Indiana, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 195 regulations.
Buckeye Pipeline Company East Chicago Station is a refined product pipeline facility located at 428 W Columbus Dr, East Chicago, Indiana, in Lake County. The facility is operational and serves as a key node in the regional refined product pipeline network, handling the transport of petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. The facility 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 the safe transportation of hazardous liquids. As part of the Buckeye Pipeline system, it connects to a larger network spanning multiple states, facilitating the distribution of refined products from refineries to terminals and markets. Located in the industrial corridor of northwest Indiana, the station plays a critical role in supplying refined products to the Chicago metropolitan area and the broader Midwest region. Its proximity to Lake Michigan and densely populated areas necessitates rigorous safety protocols, including cathodic protection and regular integrity assessments to prevent leaks and ensure environmental protection.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an industrial area near Lake Michigan, a major freshwater resource. The transport of refined products poses risks of spills that could impact waterways and groundwater. Regulatory requirements under PHMSA mandate spill prevention, containment, and response plans. The age of pipeline infrastructure and cathodic protection systems are key factors in maintaining integrity and minimizing environmental risks.
Frequently asked questions
Buckeye Pipeline Company East Chicago Station is located at 428 W Columbus Dr, East Chicago, Indiana, in Lake County, United States.
It is a refined product pipeline station that handles the transport of petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel as part of the Buckeye Pipeline network.
The facility operates under U.S. PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 195, which sets safety standards for hazardous liquid pipelines, including design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
Environmental risks include potential spills of petroleum products that could contaminate soil, groundwater, and nearby waterways like Lake Michigan. Operators must have spill prevention and response plans.
Integrity is maintained through cathodic protection, regular inspections, pressure testing, and compliance with PHMSA's integrity management programs to prevent leaks and failures.
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