Project Update:
We are proud to announce that we have completed construction on the Bayou Bridge Pipeline, and the pipeline is fully operational. This second phase of the Bayou Bridge Pipeline provides Louisiana refiners with more efficient and sustainable access to North American crude oil as well as market diversification for North American producers. Additionally, the pipeline will further decrease our country's reliance on less stable foreign sources for crude oil.
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Bayou Bridge Pipeline: Jobs and Income for Louisiana
The Bayou Bridge Pipeline extension connects major Louisiana hubs at Lake Charles and St. James. It is an extension of another pipeline which starts in Nederland, Texas.
The construction of Bayou Bridge Pipeline generated about 2,500 construction jobs, and supported many other local businesses. In fact, all the pipe used in the Bayou Bridge Pipeline was sourced right in Louisiana, from the Stupp Corporation.
The Bayou Bridge Pipeline parallels already existing infrastructure for more than 88% of the route. The pipeline was buried a minimum of 3 feet underground across the entirety of the route, with additional depth under wetlands, agricultural fields, roads and other sensitive areas. All construction areas are in the process of being restored to pre-construction contours and elevations, with a particular focus on conservation of the Atchafalaya Basin. This means restoring the right-of-way and work areas to natural grade similar to undisturbed adjacent lands or wetlands.
The Department of Transportation and independent studies have consistently demonstrated that modern pipelines are the safest means of transporting energy goods, while bolstering regional and national energy independence and security.
The Bayou Bridge Pipeline is Sourced 100% with Pipe Made in the United States
Key Facts
- Approximately 88% of the pipeline, including the entire crossing of the Atchafalaya Basin, parallels existing infrastructure such as other pipelines, power lines and roads.
- The project reduces truck, rail and waterborne crude oil transportation, which increases the overall safety to the public and the environment.
- The project provides long- and short-term economic benefits to Louisiana via the consumption of goods and services.
- Across all agricultural lands, wetlands and the Atchafalaya Basin, the pipe is buried a minimum 48 inches.
- The pipeline is installed with buoyancy control devices, such as concrete pipe coating.
- Bayou Bridge Pipeline is committed to restoring 100% of any affected area - at the company's own expense - if there are any impacts from construction or during long term operations.
Taken in total, Louisiana's energy industry supplies:
- $1.5 Billion in state taxes (FY '13)
- $20.5 Billion in Household Income
- A total boost to Louisiana's treasury of $2.9 Billion
