EOG Resources Inc. Transload Facility - Stanley, ND

This $50 million multi-purpose facility was the first unit train facility in the United States designed to load crude oil into a unit train where it is transported to points south for refining.

Wilson & Company formed a multi-disciplined team for the development, design, and construction of this facility, which has the capability of loading two, 100-car unit trains per 24-hour period.

The facility includes:

A loop track
Five crude oil storage tanks
Covered 14-spot loading platform including pumps, piping, valves, actuators, and air compressors
All track related elements including sub ballast, ballast, ties, track, and mainline switches provided by BNSF Railway Company
Pad mount transformers
Lighting poles
Electronic switchgears
Secondary containment liners
Sand conveyor equipment
Metal building
Modular buildings

Wilson & Company recently provided engineering services and construction management services for additional unit train storage tracks at the facility.

Client

EOG Resources Inc.

Services Provided

Design of all civil and grading
Project track design
Crude oil storage tanks design
Pumping facilities design
Rail loading platform design
8-spot truck unloading platform design
Facility electrical and operating controls design
Emergency generator design
Site mechanical and electrical services design
Fire protection for tanks design
Pumping facilities design
Administrative and support buildings
Construction Management, procurement services
Facility commissioning services