The Express system consists of two crude oil pipelines – the Express pipeline and the Platte pipeline. This 2700-km (1,700-mile) integrated oil transportation network connects Canadian and U.S. producers to refineries in the Rocky Mountain and Midwest regions of the United States.

Express Pipeline System
In operation since 1997, the Express pipeline receives a variety of light, medium and heavy crude oil produced in western Canada at Hardisty, Alberta, a rapidly growing Canadian oil hub, and delivers them to markets in Montana, Wyoming, Utah and Colorado. The Express pipeline interconnects with the Platte pipeline system at Casper, Wyo.

Platte Pipeline System
In operation since 1952, the Platte system transports crude oil from Casper, Wyo., to Wood River, Ill. While entirely located in the United States, the system is operated by Kinder Morgan Canada.

Express System Facts
Length: 1263 km (785 miles)
Diameter: 24 inch
Capacity: 44 800 m3/d (280,000 bpd) (approx.)
Transit time: 12 days (approx.)
Pump stations: 19
Regulator: National Energy Board (Canadian segment), and U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Pipeline Safety and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (U.S. segment)

Platte System Facts
Length: 1500-km (932-mile) mainline
Diameter: 20 inch
Capacity: 26 000 m3/d (164,000 bpd) from Casper to Guernsey, and 23 000 m3/d (145,000 bpd) from Guernsey to Wood River (approx.)
Transit time: 15 days (approx.)
Pump stations: 19
Regulator: U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Pipeline Safety and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission