CALNEV PIPE LINE, LLC - VALLEY WELLS STATION: Refined Product Pipeline in Mountain Pass, California

CALNEV PIPE LINE, LLC - VALLEY WELLS STATION is a refined product pipeline facility located at 93710 North Side of Clark Mountain in Mountain Pass, San Bernardino County, California. The facility is operational and serves as a key node in the regional refined product transportation network. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 195, which governs hazardous liquid pipelines. As a refined product pipeline, it transports petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. The station is part of the Calnev Pipeline system, which connects refineries in California to markets in Nevada and Arizona. The Valley Wells Station plays a critical role in ensuring a reliable supply of refined products to the southwestern United States. Its location near the Clark Mountain range highlights the importance of pipeline infrastructure in traversing challenging terrain to deliver essential energy products to consumers and industries.

The facility is situated in a remote desert environment near Clark Mountain in San Bernardino County. The arid climate and sparse vegetation reduce the risk of certain environmental impacts, but the pipeline's proximity to sensitive desert ecosystems and groundwater resources requires careful monitoring. Spill prevention and cathodic protection systems are critical to minimize corrosion risks and protect the surrounding environment.