Two Bakken Pipeline Projects Approved In North Dakota
After the Meadowlark Midstream pipeline spill reported January 6, 2015 near Williston that leaked nearly 3 million gallons of brine near Blacktail Creek and contaminated waterways the North Dakota Public Service Commission has approved two separate pipeline projects for them. This was after Meadowlark Midstream provided assurances concerning improvements to leak detection systems along with improving surveillance of the pipelines and emergency response measures.
The 46-mile pipeline in Divide and Burke counties that would carry crude oil from the Fortuna area to the Basin Transload Rail Facility near Columbus was approved by commissioners. The transmission line is capable of carrying up to 25,000 barrels per day and could increase to 50,000 barrels per day when required.
An existing 10-mile gathering pipeline at the Williams County project was also approved and will add an additional four miles of new pipeline to transport crude oil from the Epping Station to the Little Muddy Creek Station, which is about 10 miles northwest of Epping in light of the proposed modifications by Meadowlark Midstream pipeline .
The idea is that these pipelines would have safer infrastructure which would serve the oil industry much better in the long term. The main takeaway points are that they would reduce the noise, dust and congestion associated with truck transportation methods when you consider the large quantity crude oil shipments.
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