Florida products pipeline set to double capacity

Journal Article · Mon Nov 13 04:00:00 EST 1995 · Oil and Gas Journal

OSTI ID:128993

True, W R

Directional drilling has begun this fall for a $68.5 million, approximately 110,000 b/d expansion of Central Florida Pipeline Co.`s refined products line from Tampa to Orlando. The drilling started in August and is scheduled to conclude this month, crossing under seven water bodies in Hillsborough, Polk, and Osceola counties. The current 6 and 10-in. system provides more than 90% of the petroleum products used in Central Florida, according to Central Florida Pipeline. Its additional capacity will meet the growing region`s demand for gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. The new pipeline, along with the existing 10-in. system, will increase total annual capacity from 30 million bbl (82,192 b/d) to approximately 70 million bbl (191,781 b/d). The older 6-in. line will be shutdown when the new line is operating fully. The steps of pipeline installation are described.

• OSTI ID: 128993
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal, Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal Journal Issue: 46 Vol. 93; ISSN OIGJAV; ISSN 0030-1388
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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02 PETROLEUM
CONSTRUCTION
DIRECTIONAL DRILLING
FLORIDA
MAPS
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
PIPELINES
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SURFACE WATERS
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TRANSPORT