Proposed by Flint Hills Resources
Bastrop-Austin Texas Pipeline
To provide a reliable fuel supply both now and into the future.
fueling the austin airport
Uninterrupted Access to Fuel Supply
The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) is expected to get busier every year, with demand for jet fuel growing, leading to more fuel trucks on the roads. Reliability issues with truck deliveries contribute to operational challenges at the airport and can impact flights.
The Bastrop-Austin Texas Pipeline will enable airlines to meet the current demand for Jet-A fuel and will fulfill future needs for projected growth. Eliminating the need for daily fuel tanker trucks, the pipeline will provide a safer and more reliable method of delivering the airport the fuel it needs every day.
Aviation Fuel Delivery
The Project
The Pipeline
About the Pipeline
Lack of reliable fuel supply causes operational issues that can affect people’s travel experience and harm Austin’s image as a premier travel destination and quality place to live and work. Uninterrupted access to fuel supply is critical to improving the reliability of air travel to and from the Austin airport.
Efficiency
The pipeline is more energy efficient than the more than a hundred two-way trips by 18-wheeler trucks that are currently necessary for supplying the airport with fuel every day. 18-wheeler trucks contribute to highway and city street congestion, requiring a left-hand turn across traffic on Highway 183 at Metropolis Drive.
Reliability
The current just-in-time, truck-dependent system has been prone to reliability issues, which affect airport operations. This can cause airlines to require additional onboard fuel when serving the Austin market and impact passenger service. Since 2019, there have been numerous fuel shortage alerts at the airport impacting operations.
Safety
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, pipelines are the most commonly used and safest method of transporting energy resources.
- Single 10-inch Pipeline
- Monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Originating in Bastrop, TX
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Protecting people, the environment, and property are Flint Hills Resources’ top priorities, especially in emergencies.
- Single 10-inch Pipeline
- Monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Originating in Bastrop, TX
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News & Updates
ICYMI: Southeast Austin and Bastrop Open Houses Recap
Flint Hills Resources recently hosted two open houses to provide the public with information on the current progress of the BATX Pipeline project. The first
Notice: Southeast Austin and Bastrop Open Houses
Flint Hills Resources, the main supplier of transportation fuel to Central Texas, is hosting a series of informational open houses on the proposed Bastrop-Austin Texas
Surveyor Interactions
The Flint Hills Resources right-of-way team has begun door-to-door interactions and has hired a contractor to initiate the survey process soon. Land contractors will provide
Flint Hills Resources Plans New Pipeline to Improve Reliability of Jet Fuel Supply to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Media Contact: Andy Saenz 361-429-9012 andy.saenz@fhr.com Flint Hills Resources Plans New Pipeline to Improve Reliability of Jet Fuel Supply to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Austin
