Colonial Pipeline Co Allentown Station - Refined Product Pipeline in Bordentown, New Jersey

Colonial Pipeline Co Allentown Station is a refined product pipeline facility located in Bordentown, New Jersey, United States. The facility is part of the extensive Colonial Pipeline system, which transports gasoline, diesel, and other refined petroleum products across the southeastern and eastern United States. Bordentown serves as a key hub for product distribution in the Northeast region. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 195 for hazardous liquid pipelines. As part of a major pipeline network, it includes pumping stations, storage tanks, and metering equipment to ensure efficient and safe transport of refined products. The Colonial Pipeline system spans over 5,500 miles and delivers approximately 100 million gallons of fuel daily. Environmental and operational significance includes the facility's role in maintaining fuel supply to major markets along the East Coast. The pipeline reduces the need for truck and rail transport, lowering carbon emissions per unit of fuel moved. However, proximity to waterways and populated areas requires robust leak detection and cathodic protection systems to prevent environmental incidents.

The facility is located in Bordentown, New Jersey, near the Delaware River and within a region with dense population and industrial activity. Pipeline infrastructure in this area must manage risks related to waterway crossings and urban encroachment. The transport of refined products like gasoline and diesel necessitates stringent corrosion prevention and spill response measures to protect local ecosystems and drinking water sources.