Transmontaigne Operating Company LP, Collins Piedmont Terminal 1/2 - Refined Product Pipeline in Collins, Mississippi

Transmontaigne Operating Company LP, Collins Piedmont Terminal 1/2 is a refined product pipeline facility located at 135 Highway 588 in Collins, Covington County, Mississippi. The facility is operational and serves as a terminal for the storage and distribution of refined petroleum products, supporting the regional fuel supply chain. 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 a refined product terminal, it handles gasoline, diesel, and other petroleum products, with typical infrastructure including storage tanks, loading racks, and pipeline connections. The facility's location in southern Mississippi positions it within a network serving the Gulf Coast refining region. The Collins Piedmont Terminal plays a critical role in ensuring reliable fuel supply to local communities and industries in Mississippi and surrounding states. Its strategic location near major transportation routes facilitates efficient distribution. The facility contributes to energy security and economic activity in the region by supporting the logistics of petroleum product movement.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Covington County, Mississippi, near the Leaf River watershed. Proximity to waterways and groundwater resources necessitates robust spill prevention and cathodic protection measures to mitigate environmental risks associated with refined product storage and transfer. The region's climate, with heavy rainfall and potential for hurricanes, requires adherence to PHMSA integrity management regulations to prevent releases.