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Magellan Midstream and LBC Tank Terminals form new joint venture

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World Pipelines,


Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. and LBC Tank Terminals, LLC have formed a 50/50 limited liability company Seabrook Logistics, LLC to own and operate crude oil storage and pipeline infrastructure in the Houston Gulf Coast area.

The assets to be constructed and owned by the JV include over 700 000 bbls of new crude oil storage and other distribution infrastructure located adjacent to LBC's existing terminal in Seabrook, Texas. In addition, the JV will construct and own a new 18 in. diameter pipeline, which will connect the new storage to an existing third party pipeline that will transport crude oil to a Houston area refinery. An agreement has also been executed to allow the JV to utilise LBC's dock suitable for industry standard Aframax vessels with up to a 45 ft. draft and two barge docks, which will provide efficient marine access with flexible loading and unloading services at the Seabrook facility.

"Magellan is excited about developing a new project with LBC in the Houston market to provide a cost efficient and reliable option to store, transport and distribute crude oil along the Gulf Coast," said Michael Mears, Magellan's President and Chief Executive Officer. "We also see growth opportunities at this new facility through the potential connection and integration of this terminal into Magellan's Houston crude oil and refined products pipeline systems."

"LBC is pleased to enter into this joint venture with Magellan. This expansion of our Houston area terminal is an important step in LBC's growth strategy," said Walter Wattenbergh, LBC's Chief Executive Officer. "We look forward to executing this project as a part of our expansion plans in the crude and refined products markets in the US."

The project is currently estimated to cost approximately US$95 million and is supported by a long term storage and transportation commitment with a major refiner. Magellan will be responsible for constructing, maintaining and operating the new pipeline, and LBC will be responsible for constructing, maintaining and operating the new storage tanks and other terminal assets. Subject to the receipt of permits and regulatory approvals, the new storage facility and pipeline infrastructure are expected to be operational in 1Q17.


Adapted from press release by Rosalie Starling

Read the article online at: https://www.worldpipelines.com/project-news/29062015/magellan-midstream-and-lbc-tank-terminals-form-new-joint-venture-1008/

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