Colonial Pipeline was founded in 1962 and is now the largest refined petroleum products pipeline by volume in the United States. We transport more than 100 million gallons (or 2.5 million barrels) of fuel each day across 5,500 miles of energy infrastructure. We are responsible for transporting about 45 percent of all fuel consumed on the East Coast, providing refined products to more than 50 million Americans in 14 states.
Colonial Pipeline is similar to an interstate highway that connects Gulf Coast and Northeast refineries to delivery points along the way. Refineries are like on-ramps, tank farms are like exit ramps – or in some cases rest areas for our fuels – and some of our smaller lines off the main line are like state highways. The biggest difference is that most of our system is underground, with tankage and other facilities at key receipt, storage and delivery points as the visible aspects of our operations.
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Our Areas of Focus
Pipeline Services
Colonial provides energy logistics and solutions to our shippers and customers. We also offer system storage (tank leasing services), New York Intra Harbor Transfer service, exchange, title transfer, and other support services. Regardless of the service, our goal remains the same — helping our shippers safely and efficiently transport refined petroleum products to their destination.
Pipeline Products
We safely transport various grades of gasoline, diesel, home heating oil and jet fuel, as well as fuels designated for the U.S. military through our pipeline system. These products are primarily received from refineries located on the Gulf Coast and are transported to customers and markets throughout the Southeast and East Coast. Importantly, the various products we transport are tested both as they enter and exit our system to ensure they are delivered on-specification.
Terminals
Colonial entered the terminal business in 2020 through the acquisition of several refined product terminals. Branded as Colonial Pipeline Terminals, the terminal business is a natural extension of our overall business, providing the opportunity to serve our customers in new ways while building and strengthening relationships in the industry.
We provide terminal services in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic markets. Two of our terminals – located in Austell, Ga. and Chattanooga – are exclusively connected to the Colonial Pipeline system; another terminal, located in Fredericksburg, Va., is connected to the SE Products Pipeline, and our Charlotte terminal is connected to both Colonial Pipeline and the SE Products Pipeline. Each of these locations provides throughput, storage, and distribution solutions for gasoline, diesel, and renewable fuels.
The Importance of Pipelines in Energy Infrastructure
Pipelines are lifelines — they make our modern way of life possible and keep our economy running 24/7/365. Pipelines are the safest, most reliable, and least carbon intensive means of transporting the liquid fuels that make modern life possible. They also enhance energy security by minimizing the risk of supply disruptions during transportation and ensuring balanced access to resources across the grid for generations to come.
Joint Ventures and Affiliates
Bengal Pipeline Company
Bengal Pipeline Company is a joint venture between Colonial Pipeline and Shell Midstream. Bengal is a common carrier pipeline that connects southern Louisiana refineries to the Colonial mainlines at its Baton Rouge origin point. The connections offered by Bengal further enhance Colonial’s capabilities by providing our shippers access to additional supply and infrastructure in southern Louisiana.
Colonial Pipeline Terminals
Colonial Pipeline Terminals provides terminal services in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Our strategic locations allow us to provide throughput, storage, and distribution solutions for gasoline, diesel, biodiesel, and ethanol.
Energy Logistics Solutions
Energy Logistics Solutions (ELS) provides in-tank gasoline blending services at the Baton Rouge origin of Colonial Pipeline. Current operations include butane and naphtha blending capabilities. ELS has pipeline, truck, and barge dock access.
Powder Springs Logistics
Powder Springs Logistics is a joint venture with Magellan Midstream Partners that operates a butane blending facility in Atlanta.
Transport4
Transport4 (T4) is an Alpharetta, GA-based provider of pipeline-centric logistics information in which Colonial Pipeline has an ownership stake. T4’s web-based application provides pipeline shippers 24⁄7 access to movement data, including tickets, schedules, nominations, and inventory.
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