EPP, Enbridge Begin Seaway Pipeline Open Season

Link here.

Data points:

• Enterprise Products Partners (EPP) and Enbridge to build new pipeline from EPP's Houston-area ECHO terminal to Port Arthur, TX
• EPP and Enbridge soliciting commitments for an expansion of ENB's Seaway crude oil pipelien
• an initial 150,000 bopd on the reversed Seaway pipeline could be available by 2Q12
• pump station additions, etc., could increase capacity to 400,00 bopd if warranted
• EPP and ENB each own 50% interest in the Seaway pipeline system; EPP is operator
• the new pipeline from EPP's ECHO crude oil terminal SE of Houston to the Port Arthur-Beaumont refining center is 85 miles long; will give shippers access to heavy refining; the line should be up and running in 1Q14

Cool.