Petroleum supply and distribution systems in Washington State
Since Washington has no commercially proven indigenous source of crude oil, all of the petroleum used in Washington's seven refineries is imported from Alaska (64%), California or other domestic fields (12%), and foreign countries (24%). Ninety-three percent of this oil is transported by tanker ship into Puget Sound. The aggregate crude capacity of these refineries is 400,000 barrels per day. Stock levels for finished products in 1982 were well below the average range (for the past three years) indicating that trends in inventory management have changed with respect to the change in demand. In 1981, the state consumed 247,000 barrels per day while it produced 324,000 barrels per day of refined products, making Washington a net exporter of petroleum products. Approximately 160,000 barrels per day were exported to Oregon, Alaska, California, and foreign countries. Refined products delivered to Washington averaged 270,000 barrels per day, 64% of which was supplied by Washington State refineries, 7% by foreign imports, and 29% by Utah, California, Montana, and Wyoming refineries. Of the refined products consumed in Washington State, approximately 45% was delivered to Washington by product pipelines originating in Cherry Point, Washington; Salt Lake City, Utah; Billings, Montana; and Casper, Wyoming. The remaining 55% was transported by ship and barge.
- Research Organization:
- Washington State Energy Office, Olympia (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6785136
- Report Number(s):
- WAOENG-84-01; ON: TI84901919
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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