Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on November 20, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
BP has shut down the Olympic Pipeline due to a leak, affecting fuel delivery from Washington to Oregon. Inspection efforts are ongoing.
By Nicole Jao
NEW YORK (Reuters) -BP on Wednesday said it shut down the 400-mile Olympic Pipeline following a leak, halting fuel delivery from the system.
The company restored one of the two pipelines east of Everett, Washington, on Monday that was shut to determine the source of some product discharge. But the restored line was shut down again, the London-based oil and gas company said.
"On the afternoon of Monday, November 17, the 16-inch line was shut down to investigate an increase in product observed in a collection point on the response site," the company said in a statement.
Crews have begun excavation of the pipelines to allow for inspection, the company said, without providing a timeline for the repairs.
The Olympic Pipeline system moves fuel from northern Washington to Oregon. The pipeline transports key refined petroleum products - including gasoline and diesel - and supplies jet fuel to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
(Reporting by Nicole Jao; Editing by Thomas Derpinghaus)
A pipeline is a system of pipes used to transport liquids or gases over long distances. In the context of oil and gas, pipelines are essential for moving fuel from production sites to distribution centers.
A fuel leak occurs when fuel escapes from its containment, often due to a breach in the pipeline or storage system. This can lead to environmental contamination and safety hazards.
Excavation in pipeline maintenance involves digging around the pipeline to access it for inspection or repair. This is crucial for identifying issues such as leaks or structural weaknesses.
Refined petroleum products are fuels that have been processed from crude oil, including gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. These products are essential for transportation and various industrial applications.
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