New offshore pipeline system to revolutionize oil transportation in Louisiana.
The LOOP project aims to build an offshore pipeline system connecting to onshore facilities in Louisiana. Construction will start in 1978, with an expected initial oil throughput of 1.4 million barrels per day. The system will include marine terminals, offshore lines, onshore pipelines, and storage terminals. Techniques like the push-ditch method will be used for installing onshore lines. The project will also involve corrosion protection measures for the pipelines.