Baymark Ethylene Pipeline

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Baymark Ethylene Pipeline is an operating NGL (natural gas liquids) pipeline in Texas, United States.

Location

The pipeline originates in the Bayport area of southeast Harris County, Texas and extends approximately 90 miles to Markham, Matagorda County, Texas, United States.

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Project details

• Operator: Enterprise Products Partners
• Owner: Baymark Pipeline LLC
• Parent company: Enterprise Products Partners; Formosa Plastics Corp (via Lavaca Pipe Line Company)
• Capacity:
• Length: 91 miles
• Diameter: 12 inches
• Status: Operating
• Start year:
• Cost:
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• Associated infrastructure:

Background

The pipeline was originally estimated to be in service during Q4 2020, and construction was ultimately completed in October 2021.

The project is a joint venture between Enterprise Products Partners and Lavaca Pipe Line Company, a subsidiary of Formosa Plastics Corp. Enterprise is the majority owner, operator and manager of the pipeline.

The pipeline should provide access to a high-capacity ethylene storage well Enterprise is repurposing at its Mont Belvieu complex, as well as connectivity to the ethylene export terminal at Morgan’s Point.