EPIC pipeline

EPIC is a crude pipeline in the US, running from West Texas (Delaware, Permian and Eagleford Basins) to the Corpus Christi refining center on the US Gulf Coast.

The pipeline is owned by Ares Management (45%); Chevron (30%); Kinetik (15%); and Diamondback (10%).

 Crude can be distributed from the EPIC Robstown terminal to refineries and export terminals across the Corpus Christi hub, including EPIC's own crude marine terminal in the Corpus Christi inner harbor.

Pipeline description

Capacity -  600kbpd - 440 kbpd from the Permian’s Midland Basin and 150 kbpd from the Eagle Ford Shale.

Length - 730 miles

Diameter - 30 inches

Major terminals


Pipeline history

2018 - Construction began

2020 - Pipeline began service

2022 - Loaded first Aframx from EPIC terminal