Magellan Midstream to expand western leg of Texas refined petroleum products pipeline system
TULSA, Okla., /PRNewswire/ -- Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. announced that following a successful open season, it plans to expand the western leg of its refined petroleum products pipeline system in Texas to handle incremental shipments of gasoline and diesel fuel to demand centers in Abilene, Midland/Odessa and El Paso, Texas and New Mexico. The pipeline system can also access markets in Arizona and Mexico via connections to other pipelines.
Fully supported by long-term customer commitments, Magellan is expanding the capacity of the western leg of its Texas refined products pipeline system to approximately 150,000 barrels per day (
"Magellan's extensive refined products pipeline system provides significant optionality for our customers, including the ability to access supply from multiple Gulf Coast and Mid-Continent refineries," said Michael Mears, chief executive officer. "We are pleased to expand the western leg of our Texas pipeline to serve increasing demand for refined petroleum products in West Texas and New Mexico, as well as surrounding markets in Arizona and Mexico via third-party pipeline connections."
Magellan currently expects to spend approximately $300 million on this project, with the expanded capacity available mid-2020, subject to receipt of all necessary permits and approvals.
The pipeline system's capacity could be expanded by another 20,000
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