Midstream
MPA members in the midstream segment of the oil and gas industry represent a substantial portion of the nation’s storage and transportation capacity. This includes terminal operations, pipeline networks, and rail activities essential for moving crude oil and refined products across vast regions. With extensive storage and logistical assets, MPA midstream members play a crucial role in the continuity of supply chains, ensuring the safe and efficient flow of energy resources.
Companies operating in the midstream segment require Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO) coverage as a critical component of their contingency planning strategy to prepare for response scenarios. This coverage with MSRC supports rapid response capabilities across substantial terminal, pipeline, and rail infrastructure, addressing the unique operations associated with each of these activities.
By partnering with MSRC, MPA members in the midstream segment enhance their readiness to respond to potential incidents, safeguarding both the environment and critical infrastructure.
Midstream operators must comply with response planning requirements of various federal and state agencies. These include the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) along with state agencies such as the Washington Department of Ecology (DOE) and the California Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR). Through MPA membership, midstream operators can contract with MSRC as their OSRO, enhancing both their preparedness and compliance with both federal and state regulations.
Learn more about becoming a member of MPA for the ability to contract with MSRC.
