Network–based risk assessment of the US crude pipeline infrastructure
The purpose of this project was to assess the nation's US crude oil pipeline network and identify the hubs that would have the greatest financial impact if their operation were disrupted by a terrorist attack, natural disaster, or other catastrophic event. The resilience of the crude oil pipeline network was analysed using the model–based risk analysis (MBRA) software tool developed by the Naval Post Graduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security. Results identified five critical hubs, with the most critical hub being the Cushing, OK Trading Hub (COTH). A disruption in operation of the COTH or any of the five critical hubs would have far reaching negative consequences, creating long lasting political, psychological, and economic impacts. Based on the results of this assessment, it is recommended that the critical hubs be considered critical national assets and protected as such.
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- © 2014 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
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Authors:
- Smith, Patrick K
- Bennett, John M
- Darken, Rudy P
- Lewis, Ted G
- Larrañaga, Michael D
- Publication Date: 2014
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Digital/other
- Features: Figures; Maps; References; Tables;
- Pagination: pp 67-80
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Serial:
- International Journal of Critical Infrastructures
- Volume: 10
- Issue Number: 1
- Publisher: Inderscience Enterprises Limited
- ISSN: 1475-3219
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Crude oil; Hubs; National security; Petroleum pipelines; Pipeline facilities; Risk analysis
- Geographic Terms: United States
- Subject Areas: Pipelines; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; Terminals and Facilities; I82: Accidents and Transport Infrastructure;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01519453
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Mar 25 2014 2:25PM