The Line 901 Legacy — How a 2015 Spill Reshaped Plains' Safety Culture

On May 19, 2015, Plains' Line 901 ruptured near Refugio State Beach in Santa Barbara County, California — the worst coastal oil spill in California in 25 years. PHMSA's failure investigation, the federal consent decree, and the $60 million settlement still shape how Plains talks about safety today. This module gives candidates the context to discuss safety credibly, and explains why every behavioral interview at Plains is — at some level — a safety interview.