L.P. Buckeye Partners, L.P. (NYSE: BPL) reported Wednesday that crude oil export operations have begun at the second deepwater dock at its South Texas Gateway (STG) Terminal, which sits at the mouth of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel. The company pointed out in a written statement emailed to Rigzone that the new dock enables the Ingleside, Texas, facility to accommodate the berthing and loading of two vessels simultaneously. Moreover, it stated that STG has loaded its first very large crude carrier (VLCC) tanker with crude oil for export. “We are very excited to have achieved these important milestones at our new facility, enhancing STG’s and Buckeye’s ability to serve global energy markets,” remarked Buckeye Partners President and CEO Clark C. Smith. “STG’s new terminal, alongside our nearby Buckeye Texas […]