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Our nation's 200,000 miles of oil pipelines supply us with a commodity that is fundamental to the American way of life. Learn more.
Pipelines of the US
America depends on pipelines to meet its growing energy needs. Approximately 200,000 miles of oil pipelines span the country-enough to circle the earth about eight times. Pipelines operate in all 50 states and transport two-thirds of the fuel needed by cars, trucks, ships and planes. Pipelines bring important petroleum products to America's communities, including all grades of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, home heating oil, kerosene and propane.
AOPL Announces New President
WASHINGTON (August 12, 2009) – The Association of Oil Pipe Lines today announced that Andrew J. Black will join the Association on September 8, 2009 as its new President. AOPL is a non-profit trade association representing 49 domestic and Canadian interstate common carrier oil pipeline companies. AOPL members carry nearly 85% of the crude oil and refined petroleum products moved by pipeline in the United States.
Tom Bannigan, President, Products Pipelines, Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, and Chairman of the Association of Oil Pipe Lines, said, “Andy brings a unique blend of public and private sector experience to the leadership of AOPL. He has federal regulatory, industry and Capitol Hill experience that positions him well to guide the industry as it addresses the opportunities and challenges of an increasingly complex legislative and regulatory environment.” read more >>
