Overland Pass Pipeline. About Overland Pass Pipeline Approximately a 750-mile transmission pipeline...

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Overland Pass PipelineOverland Pass Pipeline

About Overland Pass PipelineAbout Overland Pass Pipeline

• Approximately a 750-mile transmission pipeline

• Originates in Opal, WY and ends at Conway, KS

• Traverses 23 counties in 3 states

• 90% of route follows existing utility corridors

• Transports natural gas liquids (NGLs)

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About Overland Pass PipelineAbout Overland Pass Pipeline

• Approximate $450 million capital investment• 14 and 16-inch diameter pipe (varies)• Made of high-strength steel• Buried minimum of 36” below ground• Maximum operating pressure 1,440 psig (Prior

to start up pipe is tested to 1800 psig)• Pipe capacity range 90,000-150,000 barrels per

day

Local Economic ImpactsLocal Economic Impacts

WY CO KS

Miles of pipe 322 171 257

Annual tax revenue

$1.5 million $990,000 $7.5 million

Capital investment

$215 million $98 million $145 million

Construction payroll

$17.6 million $10.4 million $15.3 million

Pump StationsPump Stations• 3 pump stations used to move NGLs

– Two in Wyoming - for startup

– One in Kansas - for maximum capacity

• This project is more efficient because gravity helps move the product (meaning fewer pump stations required)

Green RiverGreen River

There are two NGL Hubs in the U.S. There are two NGL Hubs in the U.S. where mixed NGL Products are where mixed NGL Products are fractionated, or separated into fractionated, or separated into

individual componentsindividual components

• Mont Belvieu, Texas

• Conway, Kansas (includes multiple areas)• Bushton, Kansas• Hutchison, Kansas• Mitchell, Kansas• Conway, Kansas

Medicine BowMedicine Bow

Anticipated Project ScheduleAnticipated Project ScheduleCurrent• Ongoing environmental/cultural surveys• Submit major permit applications

Summer 2007• Target date to receive regulatory approval• Begin construction

Winter 2007-08• Pipeline in service

RegulatoryRegulatory

• Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is lead federal agency managing the regulatory process, they will consult additional federal and state agencies along the pipeline route

• This project is undertaking the completion of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) which will fall under the federal NEPA and 106 guidelines

More information about the project More information about the project is available atis available at

www.overlandpass.com

www.oneok.com

(877) 683-7277

• Latest updates about the project• Video of the construction process• Links to educational documents about the Natural

Gas Industry

Regulatory Contact InformationRegulatory Contact Information

• BLM project manager for this project is:

Tom Hurshman (970) 240-5345

2465 S. Townsend Ave., Montrose, CO 81401

overlandpass@ensr.aecom.com