Texas Oil Pipelines Near Max Capacity, Threatening Future Export Limits
(P&GJ) — Crude oil pipelines linking Texas's top oil fields to a key export hub are nearing maximum capacity, which could soon limit U.S. oil exports, according to Yahoo Finance.
Pipelines transporting crude from the Permian Basin to Corpus Christi are already over 90% full, with projections from East Daley Analytics suggesting they could reach up to 95% capacity by late 2025.
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As the U.S. ramps up crude oil production, driven by the Permian Basin, getting this oil to global markets will be increasingly difficult without additional pipeline space, according to Yahoo Finance. If exports slow, it could lead to an oversupply in the U.S. and tighter supplies globally, especially as demand rises due to disruptions like Russia's war in Ukraine.
Some oil might be diverted to Houston, easing the pressure on Corpus Christi. Additionally, Enbridge Inc.'s planned expansion of its Gray Oak pipeline could help, but even with an increase of 120,000 barrels per day, overall capacity in the region may remain tight.
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