July 2018, Vol. 245, No. 7

Projects

Kingfisher, Ergon to Build Cimarron Express Pipeline

Kingfisher Midstream, Blueknight Energy Partners and affiliates of Ergon have executed definitive agreements to form Cimarron Express Pipeline. The joint venture will include the construction and operation of a new crude oil pipeline serving STACK producers in central Oklahoma.

The 65-mile, 16-inch pipeline, which will extend from northeastern Kingfisher County, Okla., to Blueknight’s crude oil terminal in Cushing, will provide direct market access for producers and will have an initial capacity of 90,000 bpd, expandable to over 175,000 bpd. It is expected to be completed in mid-2019.

Under the terms of the agreement, Blueknight will construct and operate the pipeline, which will connect to Kingfisher’s crude oil gathering system in northeastern Kingfisher County.

Kingfisher and Ergon will each own 50% of Cimarron Express Pipeline. Concurrent with the formation of the joint venture, Alta Mesa executed a long-term acreage dedication and transportation agreement which incorporates about 120,000 net acres in Kingfisher and Garfield counties.