Buckeye Partners, L.P. is a publicly-traded master limited partnership (NYSE: BPL) that provides mid-stream energy logistics services. Our general partner is owned and controlled by Buckeye GP Holdings L.P., which also is a publicly-traded master limited partnership (NYSE: BGH).
Buckeye owns and operates one of the nation’s largest independent petroleum products common carrier pipeline networks providing refiners, wholesalers, marketers, airlines, railroads and other commercial end-users with dependable, all-weather transportation of refined petroleum products. The Partnership transports refined products by pipeline principally in the Northeastern and upper Midwestern states. Buckeye also operates and maintains pipelines that it does not own, primarily in the Gulf Coast region, under contracts with major oil and petrochemical companies. The combination of experienced and responsive professional staff, technical expertise and modern transportation facilities has earned the Partnership a reputation for providing high-quality, safe, reliable and efficient pipeline transportation services.
In addition to pipeline transportation services, Buckeye provides terminalling, storage and refined product distribution services. The Partnership owns 64 refined petroleum products terminals with an aggregate storage capacity of approximately 24 million barrels, and owns and operates major natural gas storage facilities in California. Our Buckeye Energy Services subsidiary is one of the leading independent fuel distributors in the Mid-Atlantic region. In addition, the Partnership is the largest stockholder of West Shore Pipe Line Company, owns a 20 percent interest in West Texas LPG Pipeline, Limited Partnership and a 75 percent interest in WesPac Pipelines-Memphis LLC.
Commitment to Service Excellence
Buckeye is committed to providing quality logistics services to its customers by continuing to grow and diversify its service offerings. As the petroleum supply and distribution functions continue to become more complex and critical, customers can rely on Buckeye to provide unsurpassed service. Buckeye's strengths are its strategic asset base, sound financial background, and dedicated employees. We look forward to undertaking the challenges in our expanding role as a leading supplier of energy logistics services, and welcome the opportunity to continue to serve our valued customers.