Onshore Storage Components

Onshore Terminal and Pipelines Overview

By utilizing existing pipelines to source crude oil supply, Texas GulfLink will minimize environmental and construction impacts
Texas GulfLink will utilize approximately 95% of existing pipeline right-of-way to minimize environmental impacts during new pipeline construction
The 36-inch pipeline will be capable of a maximum flow rate of 60,000 barrels per hour
The onshore terminal will have up to twelve geodesic dome storage tanks, each with cathodic protection, leak detection, and primary and secondary containment measures
Each tank will have a total shell capacity of 755,379 barrels
The onshore terminal will incorporate a 3-million-gallon detention pond to improve drainage
The onshore terminal will house five electric pumps

A 24/7/365 operations control center will contain two manned consoles and a video surveillance system
The control room will be equipped with microwave communication between the control center and fixed offshore platform, all backed up by satellite systems
A SCADA system equipped with pipeline surveillance and rupture detection capability will be used

Lowered height of storage tanks by ten feet to reduce visual and lighting impacts
Added geodesic domes to storage tanks to mitigate onshore emissions
Reduced the number of storage tanks and pumps
Added a large detention pond to improve local drainage and provide a water source for the local fire department; pond will be capable of handling three million gallons of water, the equivalent of 4.5 Olympic-sized swimming pools
Relocated existing entrance to onshore terminal to mitigate traffic impact on local county road
Redesigned the location of electric pumps to mitigate potential noise impacts
Will plant mature trees to beautify the area and provide a visual and sound buffer; the rendering below illustrates the effect the trees will have on Texas GulfLink’s visual presentation

Before-and-after image showing effect of trees.