Overview
Magellan Midstream Partners LP operates a refined product pipeline in Arriba, Colorado, transporting petroleum products across the region. The facility is part of a major US pipeline network regulated by PHMSA.
Magellan Midstream Partners LP operates a refined product pipeline facility located at the intersection of County Road 3J and County Road 47 in Arriba, Lincoln County, Colorado. This facility is part of a larger pipeline network that transports refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel across the United States. The pipeline infrastructure in this region supports the distribution of fuels to markets in the Rocky Mountain and Mid-Continent areas. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 195, which governs hazardous liquid pipelines. As a refined product pipeline, it is designed to safely transport volatile liquids, requiring robust cathodic protection systems and regular integrity inspections. The pipeline's age and maintenance history are critical factors in its operational safety, though specific technical details are not publicly available. This pipeline plays a key role in the regional fuel supply chain, connecting refineries to distribution terminals and end-users. Its location in rural Colorado minimizes immediate population density risks, but proximity to agricultural areas and waterways requires careful environmental monitoring. The facility contributes to the energy infrastructure of the central United States, supporting economic activity and transportation needs.
Environmental context
The pipeline traverses rural agricultural land in eastern Colorado, an area with low population density but sensitive to potential spills due to groundwater resources and irrigation networks. The commodity transported (refined petroleum products) poses risks of soil and water contamination in the event of a leak. Regulatory requirements under PHMSA mandate leak detection systems and spill response plans to mitigate environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at the intersection of County Road 3J and County Road 47 in Arriba, Lincoln County, Colorado, USA.
This refined product pipeline transports petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel.
The pipeline is regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 195 for hazardous liquid pipelines.
Safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, regular integrity inspections, leak detection systems, and emergency response plans as required by PHMSA.
The primary environmental risk is potential spills of refined petroleum products, which could contaminate soil and groundwater. The rural location reduces population exposure but requires careful monitoring of nearby waterways and agricultural land.
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