Ohio Utica Build-Out projects begin operations
MPLX LP recently announced that its Utica Build-Out projects, including the Harpster to Lima Pipeline, have begun operation.
The 12-inch Harpster to Lima pipeline transports condensate and natural gasoline for 49 miles from Harpster, Ohio to a tank farm in Lima, Ohio. MPLX also expanded the East Sparta to Heath and Heath to Harpster pipelines to increase distribution from Lima to the Midwest.
The 8-inch East Sparta to Heath Pipeline stretches for 81 miles. The Heath to Harpster Pipeline is a 67-mile, 10-inch pipeline. The three pipelines now have a total capacity of 50,000 barrels per day (b/d). Marathon
Pipe Line LLC, a subsidiary of MPLX, will operate the pipelines from its operations center in Findlay, Ohio.
“The Utica Build-Out projects are part of MPLX’s commitment to provide cost-effective industry solutions through expansion of existing pipelines and construction of new pipelines to meet the needs of Utica and Marcellus shale producers,” MPLX President Michael J. Hennigan said. “The Cornerstone Pipeline and the Utica Build-Out pipelines are key liquids pipelines from these shale plays and they now provide connectivity to refineries throughout the Midwest.”
MPLX is currently working on projects to provide diluent service to western Canada, which are expected to be completed in 2017.
