Tallgrass Launches 30-Day Open Season for Pony Express Pipeline Capacity
Event summary
- Tallgrass and Bridger Pipeline LLC initiated a 30-day binding open season for crude oil transportation from Bridger's Guernsey Hub, starting August 21, 2026.
- The open season offers incentive tariff rates utilizing existing capacity in the Pony Express Pipeline.
- Prospective shippers must execute a confidentiality agreement to review details.
- Bridger owns a 25% equity interest in the Liberty Express Pipeline joint venture with Tallgrass.
The big picture
This open season reflects Tallgrass's strategy to optimize existing pipeline capacity amid fluctuating crude oil demand. The collaboration with Bridger underscores the importance of joint ventures in enhancing operational efficiency and market reach in the midstream sector. The initiative comes at a time when energy infrastructure companies are focusing on cost-effective solutions to maintain competitiveness in a volatile market.
What we're watching
- Shipper Commitments
- How the level of shipper commitments during the open season will indicate demand for crude oil transportation from the Guernsey Hub.
- Tariff Rate Impact
- Whether the incentive tariff rates will attract sufficient shippers to fill existing pipeline capacity.
- Strategic Partnerships
- The potential for further collaboration between Tallgrass and Bridger in expanding pipeline infrastructure.