Overview
Magellan Pipeline Company, LLC operates a refined product pipeline in Heyworth, Illinois, transporting petroleum products under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 195 regulations.
Magellan Pipeline Company, LLC operates a refined product pipeline facility located at 16490 East 100 North Road in Heyworth, Illinois, within McLean County. This facility is part of the extensive Magellan pipeline network that distributes refined petroleum products across the central United States. The pipeline is operational and serves as a critical link in the regional fuel supply chain. 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 hazardous liquid pipelines. As a refined product pipeline, it transports gasoline, diesel, and other petroleum derivatives. The pipeline infrastructure in this region typically features cathodic protection systems and regular integrity assessments to ensure safe operation. This pipeline plays a key role in supplying refined products to markets in Illinois and neighboring states. Its location in central Illinois provides connectivity to major refining hubs and distribution terminals. The facility's operational status ensures continued fuel availability for residential, commercial, and industrial consumers in the region.
Environmental context
The pipeline traverses agricultural and rural areas in central Illinois, with proximity to the Mackinaw River watershed. Spill prevention and containment measures are critical given the potential for groundwater contamination. The facility's cathodic protection system helps mitigate corrosion risks, while regular inspections align with PHMSA's integrity management requirements for hazardous liquid pipelines.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 16490 East 100 North Road, Heyworth, Illinois 61745, in McLean County, United States.
It operates a refined product pipeline that transports petroleum products such as gasoline and diesel, serving as a key distribution link in the central United States.
The pipeline is regulated by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 195 for hazardous liquid pipelines.
Safety measures include cathodic protection for corrosion control, regular integrity assessments, and compliance with PHMSA's pipeline safety standards.
The pipeline transports refined petroleum products, including gasoline, diesel, and other liquid hydrocarbons.
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