Pipeline systems to combine for downstream markets
Published by Lydia Woellwarth,
Editor
World Pipelines,
Tallgrass Energy, LP (TGE) and Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI) have announced an agreement to jointly develop a solution to increase existing crude oil takeaway capacity in the growing Powder River and Denver-Julesburg basins and to add incremental capacity to the Williston Basin and portions of Western Canada.
Pursuant to the agreement, the proposed venture would include both existing and newly constructed assets. TGE would contribute its Pony Express Pipeline System, and KMI would contribute portions of its Wyoming Intrastate Company and Cheyenne Plains Gas Pipeline and begin the process of abandonment and conversion to crude oil service. In addition, approximately 200 miles of new pipeline would be constructed to provide crude oil deliveries into Cushing, Oklahoma.
In total, the combined pipeline system is expected to be capable of delivering up to 800 000 bpd of light crude oil and 150 000 bpd of heavy crude oil from points in Wyoming and Colorado to TGE’s and KMI’s Deeprock terminal in Cushing. From there, customers will have pipeline connectivity to the Gulf Coast and export markets through TGE’s planned Seahorse Pipeline and other existing or proposed future pipeline projects. The combined project is expected to provide initial service as early as the second half of 2020.
“This combination of assets creates a significant growth opportunity for both companies,” said Tallgrass Chief Operating Officer Bill Moler. “Shippers benefit by gaining access to a pipeline system that can source from multiple basins and access numerous demand markets including existing refinery connections on Pony Express and Tallgrass’ downstream options. Other shipper benefits include a quicker in-service date and the ability to batch a greater variety of common streams.”
“There are a number of competitive advantages to jointly developing this project and leveraging KMI’s and TGE’s existing assets, including the expansion of our Double H Pipeline system,” said Don Lindley, Chief Commercial Officer for Products Pipelines at KMI. “Chief among them is the ability to quickly and efficiently place an additional 550 000 bpd of crude transportation takeaway capacity in service from the Rockies, which helps domestic producers and offers near-term relief for Canadian producers.”
Completion of the transaction between TGE and KMI remains subject to conditions, including receipt of applicable state and federal regulatory approvals, among other items.
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