Shale 2 Rail
Overview
Union Pacific can coordinate the shipment of crude oil, condensate and NGLs through the distribution chain in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner. Our services include the following:
- Assistance with origin and destination site selection and rail design for new production facilities
- Assistance in establishing unloading terminals in major consumption markets
- Flexible solutions for single rail car shipments or 100+ rail car unit trains moving to a single destination
- On-site safety consultations
- Connections to every North American rail carrier
- Web-based tools to support logistics and fleet management
- Rail access process - secure necessary approvals for new service
Advantages of Union Pacific
- Dedicated logistics experts in the crude oil, condensate and NGL markets
- Serves strategic shale origin and destination terminals within North America
- Provides access to a network of markets to achieve the best price for the product
- Faster, more cost-competitive option versus pipeline
- Customized services to address existing and emerging shale markets
- Environmentally-friendly transportation mode
- Low-entry cost option with minimal capital investment versus pipeline
- Product quality is maintained (non-contaminated)
Getting Started
- All new facilities must obtain approval through Union Pacific's Rail Access Process prior to construction
- Tank cars must be privately owned or leased for movement of crude oil, condensate and NGLs
- Buffer cars for crude, condensate and NGL unit trains must be furnished by the customer
- All unit trains must be pre-approved by Union Pacific, forecasted in Union Pacific's system and follow all tariff rules and guidelines
For additional information and pricing about our Shale 2 Rail service, please contact a member of our Shale 2 Rail Team.