Cochin Pipeline System

In operation since 1979, the Cochin system transports propane from Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, to Windsor, Ontario. In the United States, the Cochin pipeline passes through North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Michigan before crossing into Sarnia, Ontario. 


Cochin System Facts
Length: 3057 km (1,900 miles)
Diameter: 12 inch
Current capacity: 11 000 m3/d (70,000 bpd)
Pump stations: 31
Propane Terminals: five
Storage cavern: one in Windsor
Regulator: National Energy Board (Canadian segment) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (U.S. segment)

* The Cochin System is operated by Kinder
   Morgan’s Products Pipelines group in Houston,
   Texas. However, specific Canadian operational
   requirements are handled by Kinder Morgan
   Canada.

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