Powder River Crude Services Launches Binding Open Season for New Gathering Pipeline System

## Powder River Crude Services Launches Binding Open Season for New Gathering Pipeline System Powder River Crude Services, LLC has announced the launch of a binding open season aimed at soliciting shipper commitments to underpin a proposed new crude oil gathering pipeline system, the company confirmed via PR Newswire on September 4, 2026. The open season commenced at 8:00 a.m. Central Time on September 4, 2026, with the Irving, Texas-based company seeking to gauge market interest and secure long-term transportation agreements that would support the financial viability of the proposed infrastructure. ### Midstream Expansion in the Powder River Basin The Powder River Basin, spanning portions of Wyoming and Montana, has long been a significant producing region for light, low-sulfur crude oil. New gathering infrastructure in the area would provide producers with additional takeaway capacity and potentially improved netbacks by reducing reliance on trucking and existing constrained pipeline routes. Binding open seasons are a standard mechanism in the midstream sector, requiring prospective shippers to submit firm commitments — typically in the form of volume and term agreements — rather than non-binding expressions of interest. A successful open season generally signals sufficient commercial support to proceed with project financing, permitting, and construction. ### Implications for Crude Oil Logistics While the Powder River Basin is a landlocked producing region, developments in its midstream infrastructure carry downstream implications for coastal refining centers and crude export terminals. Incremental gathering capacity can influence the volume and pricing of domestic crude reaching Gulf Coast and West Coast marine terminals, ultimately affecting tanker demand and cargo flows on relevant trade routes. Details regarding the pipeline's proposed capacity, route, tariff structure, and open season deadline were not immediately disclosed in the initial announcement. Industry participants and prospective shippers are expected to contact Powder River Crude Services directly for open season documentation and binding agreement terms. The announcement reflects broader momentum in U.S. midstream investment as producers in key basins seek to lock in reliable, cost-effective transportation solutions ahead of anticipated production growth. *Source: PR Newswire / Powder River Crude Services, LLC*