PLANTATION PIPE LINE CO - Refined Product Pipeline in Helena, Alabama

PLANTATION PIPE LINE CO is a refined product pipeline facility located at 900 Shelby Co Rd 52 East, Helena, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the refined product pipeline infrastructure in the region, transporting petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 195, which governs hazardous liquid pipelines. As a refined product pipeline, it is subject to safety standards including cathodic protection, leak detection, and integrity management programs. The facility's NAICS code 486910 indicates it is a pipeline transportation of refined petroleum products. The pipeline plays a key role in the regional fuel supply chain, connecting refineries and distribution terminals to markets in the southeastern United States. Its location in Shelby County, Alabama, places it in an area with growing population and industrial activity, highlighting the importance of safe and reliable pipeline operations.

The facility is situated in Shelby County, Alabama, an area with mixed residential and industrial land use. Proximity to waterways and populated areas necessitates robust spill prevention and response measures. The pipeline transports refined products, which pose environmental risks if released. Regulatory oversight under PHMSA requires regular inspections and cathodic protection to mitigate corrosion-related leaks.