The extraction, transportation, and refining of what has come to be known as Bakken Crude has presented unique challenges to the regulated industry and concerned persons nationwide. The purpose of this site is to be a source of information related…
Safety Alert From PHMSA – Operation Classification for Bakken Region Crude Oil
Recent derailments and resulting fires indicate that the type of crude oil being transported from the Bakken region may be more flammable than traditional heavy crude oil The above determination was made by the USDOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety…