Ozark Crude Oil Pipeline

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Ozark Crude Oil Pipeline is an oil pipeline in the United States.

Location

The pipeline runs from Cushing, Oklahoma, to Wood River, Illinois.

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Project Details

• Owner: MPLX LP and Marathon Petroleum Corporation
• Current capacity: 230,000 barrels per day
• Length: 700 kilometers (435 miles)
• Status: Operating
• Start Year:

Background

The 435-mile, 22-inch pipeline connects the oil market hub at Cushing, Oklahoma, with the refining market in Wood River, Illinois.

In 2003, Enbridge acquired the pipeline from Shell for US$131 million. In February 2017 MPLX LP of Marathon Petroleum agreed to acquire the 230,000 bpd Ozark crude oil pipeline from Enbridge for US$220 million.

Expansion Project Details

• Owner: MPLX LP and Marathon Petroleum Corporation
• Proposed capacity: 360,000 barrels per day
• Length:
• Status: Operating
• Start Year:

Expansion Background

The capacity of the pipeline was expanded by 130,000 bpd to 360,000. This was accomplished without expanding the length, but instead through upgrades to numerous pump stations running along the pipeline and adding drag-reducing agents to the oil being transported.