The Pony Express Pipeline (PXP) is a pipeline connecting

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with the oil hub of

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In 2013 agreement was reached to convert the

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pipeline to carry crude oil from the

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shale plays in

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and

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. It is supposed to connect with the planned Double H Pipeline. The project is being developed by Tallgrass Pony Express Pipeline, LLC (

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). Construction was completed in October 2014. The Pony Express Pipeline will have a capacity of and be expandable to more than .

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Spur to refinery in El Dorado, Kansas

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