New Propane Terminal Opens in Yuma
This fall, CHS officially completed the construction of a propane rail reship terminal in Yuma, Colorado.
The facility, which came online September 21, will fill a significant gap in the local market, helping propane marketers in eastern Colorado, western Nebraska and the western Kansas watershed avoid the long trip to the Conway propane hub in Kansas.
“We’ve been searching for ways to support this area for years and we were determined to ensure our customers had access to a central, reliable supply. Without a resource like this terminal, some of our customers have had to make the eight to 10-hour trip to fill up,” says Scott Pearson, vice president, propane.
Supply chain disruptions, recent gas plant closures, and the switch at a nearby refinery to produce renewable diesel have all weakened local product supply, while driver shortages have been an added challenge in a region where securing product can require a long haul.
“Historically for our team, low supply throughout the region has meant losing a day or two to shop around and source an alternate spot to lift gallons on the opposite end of the state and substantially increasing our freight,” says David Dodson, vice president of energy for Ag Valley Co-op in Edison, Neb. “A new resource like this is what’s going to help me keep my customers supplied, even at the height of the heating season.”
“This new supply point is going to go a long way in easing the bottlenecks we’re seeing in our supply chain system at the lift points currently available to us,” says Jess Wimmer, petroleum division manager, WESTCO. “With a big demand for supply and long lines for limited supply at critical times, we’re excited see this stress relief coming to the region.”
The new terminal features two loading stations, 24-hour access and capacity for 12 rail cars for shorter transport load times.
“This terminal allows CHS to continue to be a dependable supplier and make the process of lifting gallons faster, easier and more convenient, especially for those in the heart of America.”
To learn more about lifting gallons from the Yuma terminal, contact Paul Searle at Paul.Searle@chsinc.com or call 651-355-8412 to plan your propane supply needs.
