Port Corpus Christi signed an agreement with CCI Corpus Christi Infrastructure LLC for approximately 55 acres of land on the north side of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel in the Inner Harbor, for constructing and operating a marine terminal facility for export of US crude oil, condensate and refined petroleum products through a new oil dock.
According to the agreement, the port will construct a new oil dock and CCI will install the loading arms, handling equipment, storage tanks and other facilities. The Port will dredge a berth to accommodate Suezmax tankers at Oil Dock 22 and CCI will have exclusive use of the Dock 22 Berth.
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Said Charles W. Zahn, Chairman Port Commission, stated:
This lease agreement aligns with the Port’s vision to be the Energy Port of the Americas and the strategic plan goal by supporting the infrastructure developments necessary to move increasing volumes of US-produced energy toward global markets. We look forward to expanding the business at the Port and continue to build a mutually beneficial relationship with CCI.
From 2016 to 2017, the Port’s crude oil exports increased by 267%, from an average of 83,488 BPD, to 306,334 BPD.
