KMCC Pipeline — Eagle Ford Shale News

Kinder Morgan's KMCC and Double Eagle System Map

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners (KMP) says it has secured long-term commitments for more than two-thirds of the 300,000 b/d capacity on its Kinder Morgan Crude and Condensate (KMCC) pipeline. The pipeline connects Eagle Ford crude and condensate to the Houston Ship Channel.

In January 2014, Kinder Morgan Crude and Condensate LLC and Double Eagle Pipeline LLC (a 50/50 joint venture between KMP and Magellan Midstream Partners) signed an agreement with Anadarko Petroleum to move its' Eagle Ford production to the Houston Ship Channel. Also in January, the company put its' ~$100 million Sweeny lateral into service. This lateral connects KMCC to the Phillips 66 Sweeny refinery south of Houston.

KMP is investing nearly $300-million in additional supply laterals, connections, tanks and truck racks, supported by long-term contracts with customers. The company intends for these projects to enhance the connectivity of the KMCC system to additional Eagle Ford supplies and the Texas Gulf Coast market outlets. Portions of these facilities have been put into service to meet customer demand.

All-together, company officials say Kinder Morgan's investments related to Eagle Ford crude and condensate opportunities currently total $1-billion. Projects in the works are expected to be online over the course of 2014 and the first half of 2015.

Read more at kindermorgan.com

Double Eagle Pipeline Eagle Ford System Map

Double Eagle Pipeline, a partnership between Kinder Morgan and Magellan Midstream, is expanding to move more crude and condensate to the Houston Ship Channel.

Double Eagle Pipeline has signed an agreement with Anadarko Petroleum to extend its pipeline system and connect with the KMCC Pipeline to move crude to the Houston Ship Channel.

Also read: Kinder Morgan Expanding Its Eagle Ford Crude & Condensate Pipeline Into Karnes County

Double Eagle is expected to spend approximately $45 million to add 160,000 bbls of storage and add a pump state at Gardendale, as well as build 10 miles of pipeline connecting the system to the KMCC System in Karnes County.

“We are pleased that customer demand on the Double Eagle system is continuing to grow,” said Michael Mears, Magellan’s chief executive officer. “The increased connectivity for the Double Eagle system is in direct response to our customers’ desire to more efficiently supply additional condensate barrels to the Houston Ship Channel.”

To service the Double Eagle addition, Kinder Morgan plans to add 240,000 bbls of storage at the KMCC's Helena Station.

Through Kinder Morgan's KMCC Pipeline oil moves to delivery points in the Houston Ship Channel or the Phillips 66 Sweeney Refinery in Brazoria County, TX.

The KMCC pipeline system has capacity of 300,000 b/d and has been in operation since mid-2012.

About Double Eagle Pipeline

The Double Eagle Pipeline includes 140 miles of 12-inch pipeline connecting to an existing 50-mile, 14- and 16-inch pipeline segment owned by Kinder Morgan extending from Three Rivers, Texas, to Magellan’s marine and storage terminal in Corpus Christi, Texas. The capacity of the pipeline is 100,000 barrels per day, but can be expanded with additional pumps.