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Colonial Pipeline Introduces Colonial University

May 20, 1999

Colonial Pipeline Company, the nation's largest transporter of petroleum products, recently introduced Colonial University -- with the completion of its first week-long shippers seminar that provides a comprehensive pipeline operations orientation and in-depth training for industry professionals. The ongoing program and curriculum is free of charge and covers a variety of topics ranging from quality assurance to scheduling and tariffs.

Colonial University instruction includes an in-depth focus on key issues such as safety, ticketing, billing, new services and system integrity initiatives, as well as the history of Colonial Pipeline Company. Highlights of the training include conducting a simulated pipeline operation, generating a line schedule, inspecting the pipeline control center, and climbing a cooling tower.

"Although we have always worked closely with our shippers by keeping them up to speed on key industry and operational issues, Colonial University well enhance our ability to exchange ideas with them by increasing the level of understanding they have of our business," says David Lemmon, president and CEO of Colonial Pipeline. "Upon successfully completing the program, our shippers will have a better grasp on the day-to-day and often minute-by-minute issues affecting our operations -- enabling them to make more informed decisions about their product transportation and scheduling."

Participants in the first Colonial University training session agreed the program proved to be informative and groundbreaking -- in that the seminars focused on key issues from both the pipeline and shipper perspectives. Attendees say the classes contained a wealth of solid hands-on study that should enhance their future business, understanding and relationships with Colonial.

"I've been wanting to attend a program like this since I became a scheduler about a year ago," says Karen Busby of Texaco Oil Trading & Transport in Houston, Texas. "Colonial University has really helped me to visualize and understand how the entire process fits together. Now I know how Colonial keeps track of all my batches and is able to monitor the quality of those products throughout the system from origin to its final destination."

Held at the company's Atlanta Junction facility, the inaugural Colonial University class was completed with the presentation of certificates recognizing each participant's achievement. The frequency of future sessions may vary and will be determined based upon issue focus and demand. There is more information about Colonial University at the Colonial Pipeline website at www.colpipe.com, where a detailed overview of the curriculum and a registration form are available. Those interested in attending can also register by calling 1-800-275-3004, ext. 2427.

About Colonial Pipeline Company

Colonial Pipeline Company, headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., operates the world's largest refined products pipeline, delivering a daily average of 80 million gallons of gasolines, kerosenes, home heating oils, diesel fuels and national defense fuels to shipper terminals in 12 states and the District of Columbia.

Colonial's 5,349-mile pipeline system transports fuels from Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama to 236 marketing terminals located near the major population centers throughout the Southeast and along the Eastern Seaboard. In addition, Colonial provides a portfolio of information and logistics management services to its customers.

In 1997, Colonial delivered 93.4 billion ton miles of petroleum products, accounting for 20-percent of the 469.6 billion ton miles of petroleum products transported over pipelines, water carriers, motor carriers and railroads nationwide.