Pipeline Update: Data Points, North Dakota, USA

Data points from a recent "Oil Patch Hotline" article regarding pipeline activity in North Dakota (it is not possible to link/search archived articles at that site without a subscription):

• $1 billion in anticipated or recently completed pipeline in North Dakota
• By end of 2011, anticipate pipeline takeaway capacity of 553,000 bbls/day
• By 2013, anticipate 738,000 bbls/day moving through the system
• Only 58,000 bopd would remain in North Dakota for refining (Tesoro, Bismarck)
• Enbridge will move the largest amount: 330,000 bopd
• In addition, by 2013, through the rail shipping points: 220,000 bopd
• The largest rail shipping point is EOG's Stanley facility; currently 65,000 bopd
• Hess is currently building a $50 million rail shipping facility near Tioga; 60,000 bopd by 2012