Velocity to build Merge crude pipeline extension with connections to CVR refinery, Cushing

Velocity Midstream Partners LLC has started construction of a 22-mile 12-in. crude oil pipeline extension linking the core of the Merge play to its South Central Oklahoma Oil Province (SCOOP) pipeline assets. Velocity recently completed construction of a 45-mile 12-in. crude oil pipeline loop of its existing condensate pipeline through the fairway of the SCOOP. The crude oil loop project is supported by expanded commitments from Continental Resources Inc., Oklahoma City, and CVR Refining LP.

The Merge pipeline will be placed into operation in April 2018.

Velocity also completed a Joint Tariff agreement with Plains All American Pipeline LP providing storage and segregated, batched crude transportation to PAA's Cushing terminal.

Velocity's system is now comprised of 125 miles of pipeline capable of flowing 250,000 b/d, along with 395,000 bbl of storage and 26 truck unloading bays capable of unloading more than 100,000 b/d.