Global Partners LP and Kansas City Southern plan to develop a unit train terminal in Port Arthur TX. Construction of the terminal is contingent upon Global’s receipt of all necessary permits.
The waterborne terminal, which will be constructed on a 200-acre parcel leased by Global from KCS, will serve initially as a destination for heavy crude from Western Canada utilizing 340,000 barrels of initial storage capacity. Upon commencement of unit train service, the terminal is expected to have an initial capacity of up to two unit trains per day.
“The addition of a crude destination terminal on the US Gulf Coast will broaden and strengthen our logistics network,” says Global President and Chief Executive Officer Eric Slifka. “Situated within a 100-mile radius of nearly five million barrels of Gulf Coast refining capacity and an expansive pipeline network, Port Arthur is a prime destination for crude and refined products. The terminal complements our assets on the East and West Coasts, expanding optionality for our customers. The Port Arthur site is advantageously positioned to serve the needs of producers, refiners and consumers, and we are proud to partner with one of North America’s premier commercial rail carriers to develop this project.”
KCS President and Chief Executive Officer David L Starling says: “The Port Arthur terminal represents a significant opportunity to capitalize on strong demand for the movement of Western Canadian crude initially to one of the world’s premier refining centers in the US Gulf Coast. Through their established base in the Northeast, North Dakota, Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest, Global has built an outstanding reputation for the quality of its logistics and terminal operations.”