Overview
Kinder Morgan SFPP Niland Breakout Facility is a refined product pipeline facility in Niland, California, operating under US PHMSA and DOT regulations for hazardous liquid pipelines.
Kinder Morgan SFPP Niland Breakout Facility is a refined product pipeline facility located at 440 Noffsinger Road in Niland, Imperial County, California. It operates within the United States pipeline infrastructure network, handling refined petroleum products. The facility is part of Kinder Morgan's SFPP (Santa Fe Pacific Pipeline) system, which transports fuels across the southwestern US. 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. As a breakout facility, it serves as a key point for pressure control, storage, and flow management along the pipeline route. The NAICS code 486910 indicates it is classified as a pipeline transportation of refined petroleum products. This facility plays a critical role in the regional fuel supply chain, connecting refineries to markets in California and neighboring states. Its location in the Imperial Valley places it near agricultural areas and the Salton Sea, requiring careful environmental management. The facility's operational status ensures continued service to the region's energy needs.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Imperial Valley, a region with sensitive desert ecosystems and agricultural lands. Proximity to the Salton Sea and irrigation canals requires robust spill prevention and cathodic protection measures to protect water resources. The transport of refined products necessitates compliance with PHMSA integrity management programs to mitigate risks to nearby communities and natural habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 440 Noffsinger Road, Niland, Imperial County, California 92257, United States.
It is a refined product pipeline breakout facility that handles pressure control, storage, and flow management for the transportation of refined petroleum products along the SFPP pipeline system.
The facility is regulated by the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 195 for hazardous liquid pipelines.
The NAICS code is 486910, which corresponds to pipeline transportation of refined petroleum products.
Typical safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, regular integrity inspections, leak detection systems, and compliance with PHMSA's integrity management programs to protect nearby communities and environments.
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