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BP Finds Olympic Pipeline Leak, Restarts Jet-Fuel Flow to Seattle Airport

The restart relieves holiday travel strain by restoring SEA’s primary supply line under intensified oversight.

Overview

  • Testing confirmed the leak in a 20-inch gasoline segment near Everett, while a parallel 16-inch line showed no leak and was restarted.
  • BP resumed jet-fuel deliveries to SeattleTacoma International Airport, and major airlines ended most added fuel stops while continuing limited tankering and trucking until reserves are rebuilt.
  • Port of Seattle engineers verified the airport hydrant system for full-capacity use, allowing normal gate refueling to resume.
  • Washington and Oregon issued emergency orders to facilitate alternative fuel deliveries and regulatory waivers, with officials expecting adequate supply and only minor price pressure from trucking and barging.
  • Washington regulators announced a $3.8 million fine tied to a 2023 spill as cleanup of the current release continues within the response area and the total volume is still being assessed.