West Texas Highway - Extensive Refining, Exports Make Houston a Prime Spot for Permian Crude

30/07/2025 13 min
West Texas Highway - Extensive Refining, Exports Make Houston a Prime Spot for Permian Crude

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Episode Synopsis

Crude oil producers in the prolific Permian Basin have plenty of options to move their barrels, especially since pipeline capacity currently exceeds production, but not every route out of the basin is equal. One of the hottest destinations for Permian crude is Houston, which boasts an attractive mix of refining and export demand. In today’s RBN blog, we look at the pipelines that transport Permian crude to Houston, discuss why it’s such a vital spot, and preview our latest Drill Down Report. 

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