EPP kills plans for Bakken-to-Cushing crude oil pipeline

Enterprise Products Partners LP (EPP) has elected not to proceed with development of its proposed crude oil pipeline that would have extended 1,200 miles from the Bakken shale to the Cushing, Okla., hub.

EPP says commitments received from potential shippers during the recent open season, which launched Sept. 4 and was extended to Nov. 14, were not sufficient to support the project.

The 30-in. pipeline was designed to have an initial capacity of 340,000 b/d of crude, be expandable to more than 700,000 b/d, and be capable of transporting up to six grades of crude and products, including Rockies condensate and processed condensate.