Karnes North Pipeline System
Part of the Global Oil Infrastructure Tracker, a Global Energy Monitor project. |
Related categories: |
Karnes North Pipeline System is an operating oil pipeline in the United States.[1]
Location
The pipeline runs from Karnes City, Texas, to Elmendorf, Texas, United States.
Project details
- Operator: TexStar Midstream Logistics[1]
- Owner: TexStar Midstream Logistics[1]
- Parent company:
- Capacity: 30,000 barrels per day
- Diameter: 8 inches
- Length: 50 miles
- Status: Operating
- Start year: 2014
Background
In 2013 TexStar agreed to install and operate the 30,000 barrel per day Karnes North Pipeline System (KNPS), an 8-inch, 50-mile pipeline that will transport crude oil from Karnes City, Texas – in the Eagle Ford shale formation – to Calumet’s Elmendorf, Texas terminal, a key supply hub for the Calumet San Antonio refinery. It is planned for the the fourth quarter 2014.[1]
Owner
TexStar Midstream Logistics, L.P. (“TexStar”) is a privately held crude oil gathering and logistics partnership located in the Eagle Ford shale region of South Texas, and a portfolio company of energy-focused private equity firm Tailwater Capital LLC.[1]