The Olympic Pipeline is the primary method for delivering petroleum to fuel distribution terminals in the Pacific Northwest west of the Cascade Range.
November 19, 2025
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Describes the pipeline's role in regional petroleum delivery infrastructure.
The Olympic Pipeline is a 400-mile pipeline operated by BP Pipelines North America, Inc. that carries gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and other petroleum products from refineries in northwest Washington to delivery points in Washington and Oregon.
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Description of the pipeline's length, operator, fuel types transported, and general route.
Ferrying fuel is the practice of instructing incoming aircraft to fill their fuel tanks to capacity before arrival to ensure sufficient on-site fuel availability.
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Operational practice used by airports and airlines to manage fuel availability.