What caused the temporary outage of the BridgeTex pipeline, and what is its current operational status?

The temporary outage of the BridgeTex pipeline was caused by a leak, which led to brief operational disruption; according to ONEOK, 'the line has been secured and is back in operation' as of Thursday, with containment achieved and reclamation efforts ongoing.

Who owns the BridgeTex pipeline, and what is its capacity and route?

ONEOK owns approximately 60% of the BridgeTex crude oil pipeline, while Plains All American owns the remaining 40%; the pipeline is about 400 miles long, transports crude oil from the Permian basin in West Texas to Houston, and has a transport capacity of up to 440,000 barrels per day.

Permian to US Gulf Coast crude pipeline operational after oil spill

May 7, 2026

ONEOK announced its BridgeTex crude oil pipeline connecting the Permian basin to Houston is fully operational again after a brief leak-induced outage. The restoration occurs amidst record export demand from the top shale basin due to regional geopolitical tensions.

reuters

2026-05-07

Permian to US Gulf Coast crude pipeline operational after oil spill

Permian to US Gulf Coast crude pipeline operational after oil spill

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