May 31, 2016 [PR Newswire] - Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. and LBC Tank Terminals, LLC announced today that they have entered into a letter of intent for Seabrook Logistics, LLC, owned 50/50 by Magellan and LBC, to expand its crude oil and condensate storage, marine capacity and pipeline infrastructure in the Houston Gulf Coast area.
As contemplated by the letter of intent, Seabrook Logistics proposes to construct up to 4 million barrels (636,000 cubic meters) of additional storage for a total of nearly 5 million barrels (795,000 cubic meters) adjacent to LBC’s existing terminal in Seabrook, Texas. Further, Seabrook Logistics plans to connect this storage to Magellan’s Houston crude oil distribution system with to-be-constructed 24-inch (61-centimeter) diameter pipelines.
Seabrook Logistics also intends to construct one ship dock in addition to the recently constructed ship dock and two barge docks. Both ship docks will be able to handle industry standard Aframax vessels with up to a 45-foot (13.7-meter) draft, providing efficient marine access with flexible loading and unloading services at the Seabrook Logistics facility.
The proposed expansion, which has been approved by the board of directors of both Magellan and LBC, is subject to receipt of necessary permits, regulatory approvals and completion of binding agreements. A portion of the additional new storage and pipeline assets could be operational by the end of 2017.
Seabrook Logistics is currently in the process of building infrastructure adjacent to LBC’s existing Seabrook facility, including over 700,000 barrels (111,000 cubic meters) of new crude oil storage and a new 18-inch (46-centimeter) diameter pipeline, which will connect to an existing third party pipeline to ultimately transport crude oil to a Houston-area refinery.
