Overview
Blue Buttes Compressor Station and Pump Station is an operational distribution pump station in McKenzie County, North Dakota, serving the United States' oil and gas infrastructure.
Blue Buttes Compressor Station and Pump Station is a distribution pump station located in McKenzie County, North Dakota, within the United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's energy infrastructure, supporting the transport of resources via pumping and compression. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations governing oil and gas infrastructure, including safety standards from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and North Dakota industrial codes. As a distribution pump station, it is part of a network that ensures reliable flow for energy production. The station's location in the Bakken shale region highlights its significance in supporting local oil and gas extraction activities. Its operational status contributes to the energy supply chain, with redundancy and maintenance practices critical to minimizing service disruptions.
Environmental context
The facility operates in the Bakken shale region, an area with extensive oil and gas development. Environmental considerations include managing potential impacts on local water resources and air quality. Regulatory frameworks such as the Clean Water Act and state-level spill prevention plans govern operations to mitigate risks to surrounding ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Blue Buttes Compressor Station and Pump Station is located in McKenzie County, North Dakota, United States, near the coordinates 47.8614, -102.78414.
It is a distribution pump station, which is a type of pumping infrastructure used to transport fluids such as oil, gas, or water through pipelines.
The facility is operational, meaning it is actively used for pumping and compression operations.
Distribution pump stations in North Dakota must comply with federal regulations from PHMSA for pipeline safety, as well as state industrial codes and environmental permits from the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality.
Distribution pump stations are critical for maintaining pressure and flow in pipelines, ensuring efficient transport of oil, gas, and other fluids from production sites to refineries or distribution networks.
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