Sole Pipeline Provider Plans 35,000 Barrels Daily for Denver International Airport

The Adams County Public Hearing held on August 19, 2025, focused on critical discussions regarding the jet fuel supply to Denver International Airport (DIA). The meeting addressed the current capacity and future plans for the pipeline infrastructure that delivers jet fuel to the airport.

The first significant topic of discussion was the capacity of the pipeline supplying jet fuel to DIA. A representative confirmed that the pipeline currently provides 35,000 barrels of jet fuel per day and is the sole pipeline connection for this purpose. The complexity of pipeline hydraulics was highlighted, indicating that capacity is influenced by various factors, including the distance between pump stations and upstream supply sources.

The representative explained that while the initial phase operates at a low pressure and flow rate, there is potential to increase throughput significantly—up to three to four times the current capacity—if demand rises due to factors such as population growth or changes in supply sources.

Overall, the meeting underscored the importance of the pipeline infrastructure in supporting the fuel needs of DIA and the potential for future expansions to meet increasing demand. Further discussions on capital investments for additional pump stations were also indicated as necessary to enhance capacity in response to future needs.