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Lotus Midstream Mulls Reversing West Texas to Cushing Pipeline – Sources

From Reuters Pipeline operator Lotus Midstream LLC may reverse flows on a line now sending crude from West Texas to Cushing, Oklahoma, the main hub for pricing U.S. crude futures, three people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, an unusual move that could lift U.S. benchmark prices by draining supplies. Reversing the flow on a portion of Lotus’s Centurion

U.S. Oil Firms Challenge Pipeline Surcharge for Steel Tariff: Filing

From Reuters Two U.S. shale producers have challenged an energy pipeline operator’s proposed surcharge for the Trump administration’s 25% tariff on imported steel, raising the stakes for pipeline builders facing higher construction costs. The United States imposed tariffs on imported steel and aluminum last year to shield U.S. producers from overseas competition. U.S. energy industry trade groups have warned the

More Takeaway on the Way: $4.1 Billion in Pipelines will Deliver Permian, Bakken Oil Production to the Gulf

Liberty Pipeline LLC On Monday, Phillips 66 (stock ticker: PSX) and Bridger Pipeline LLC announced the formation of a 50/50 joint venture, Liberty Pipeline LLC, in order to build a 24-inch crude oil pipeline running from the Rocky Mountain and Bakken production areas to Cushing, Oklahoma. Liberty is underpinned with long-term shipper volume commitments, and initial service on the pipeline

U.S. Oil Pipeline Companies Seek Tariff Exemptions

From Reuters Major U.S. energy companies including Plains All American Pipeline (PAA.N), Hess Corp (HES.N) and Kinder Morgan Inc (KMI.N) are among many seeking exemptions from steel-import tariffs as the United States ratchets up trade tensions with exporters including China, Canada and Mexico. There have been nearly 21,000 requests overall for exclusions submitted to the U.S. Commerce Department since the

Cactus II Pipeline Primed with Contracts

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (ticker: PAA) has completed the open season for its Cactus II pipeline, securing long-term third-party shipper contracts totaling 525 MBOPD. The pipeline has an initial capacity of 585 MBOPD and stretches from the Permian Basin to the Corpus Christi/Ingleside area. Cactus II Pipeline Source: Plains All American Pipeline Carrying capacity Out of the 525 MBOPD