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Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil
NAICS 486110 · United States · 2022 edition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the pipeline transportation of crude oil.
Start the review with environmental liability.
For Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil, the saved research highlights environmental liability, business interruption, property / infrastructure loss. Confirm how these arise in the actual operation, what controls are used and whether additional services change the proposed coverage.
Questions to ask
- What is the total pipeline mileage operated, and what is the approximate age and construction material of the system?
- Has the pipeline been inspected via inline inspection (smart pig) recently, and are there any known integrity issues?
- Does the right-of-way cross any high-consequence areas, navigable waterways, or environmentally sensitive zones?
- What is the prior spill and incident history, including any PHMSA regulatory actions?
- Are SCADA and pipeline control systems air-gapped or internet-connected, and what cybersecurity protocols are in place?
- What are the contractual throughput commitments, and what is the estimated revenue impact of a multi-week shutdown?
- For Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil, what should the underwriter know about prior spill, release, or significant environmental incident history?
- For Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil, what should the underwriter know about aging pipeline infrastructure with documented corrosion or deferred inspection and maintenance?
Activities described by this code
Other activities to examine
- Providing the pipeline transportation of natural gas: 486210 — Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas
- Providing the pipeline transportation of refined petroleum products: 486910 — Pipeline Transportation of Refined Petroleum Products;
- Operating oil and gas field gathering lines: 21 — Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
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Establishments in this class operate pipeline systems that transport crude oil from production areas to refineries, terminals, or other transfer points. Day-to-day operations include pipeline pressure monitoring, pump station operation, pig launching and receiving for pipeline cleaning and inspection, leak detection, valve maintenance, and compliance with federal pipeline safety regulations administered by PHMSA. Operations are capital-intensive and geographically dispersed across rights-of-way.
Questions to investigate
- What is the total pipeline mileage operated, and what is the approximate age and construction material of the system?
- Has the pipeline been inspected via inline inspection (smart pig) recently, and are there any known integrity issues?
- Does the right-of-way cross any high-consequence areas, navigable waterways, or environmentally sensitive zones?
- What is the prior spill and incident history, including any PHMSA regulatory actions?
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