White Cliffs Pipeline announces capacity expansion

White Cliffs Pipeline, L.L.C. (WCPL), owned by subsidiaries of Rose Rock Midstream, L.P., Plains All American Pipeline, L.P., Western Gas Partners, LP and Noble Energy, Inc., has announced plans to expand capacity on its existing system to facilitate increasing shipments of crude oil from the DJ Basin to the Cushing hub.

The expansion project will increase the pipeline's capacity by boosting horsepower, modifying pumps and adding stations. Once the expansion project is fully operational, the capacity of the White Cliffs Pipeline will increase from 150 000 bpd to a maximum of approximately 215 000 bpd.

"Production out of the DJ is growing and continues to have one of the highest rates of return in the country. We do not see companies slowing down, or spending less," said Carlin Conner, Chief Executive Officer of Rose Rock Midstream's general partner. "This expansion will help White Cliffs continue to meet the growing demand for midstream services out of the DJ by offering long-haul transportation to all active producers in this booming basin."

The expansion project is expected to be complete by the end of Q3 2015. Following completion, Rose Rock Midstream, L.P. will continue operating the White Cliffs Pipeline.

Adapted from press release by Rosalie Starling

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