San Antonio-based EPIC Y-Grade Holdings said Aug. 15 its affiliates EPIC Y-Grade Pipeline and EPIC Olefins will build more than 130 miles of 12-inch ethane and ethylene pipelines to support the 1.8 million metric ton ethane steam cracker being built by Gulf Coast Growth Ventures in San Patricio County. Both pipelines are scheduled to be completed in 2020Q3. Phillip Mezey, CEO, said, “We are extremely proud to be a key supplier and service provider to Gulf Coast Growth Ventures as they construct a world class ethane cracker in the lower Gulf Coast.” The pipelines will transport ethane from Robstown and ethylene to Markham.
