Plains All American Pipeline

NYSE: PAA

Updated Mar 29, 2026

Profile compiled and reviewed by the Houston Oil Companies Data Team from public filings and company sources.

Midstream · Crude Oil Logistics

Plains All American Pipeline

PAA

Plains All American Pipeline is a Houston-based midstream company specializing in crude oil transportation, storage, and terminaling.

Founded: 1998
Employees: 4,400+
Revenue: $48 billion (2023)
HQ: Houston, TX

Crude Oil PipelinesNGL TransportationStorage & TerminalingCrude Oil Marketing

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. is a publicly traded master limited partnership headquartered in Houston that engages in the transportation, storage, terminaling, and marketing of crude oil and NGL. The company is one of the largest crude oil pipeline operators in North America, with approximately 18,600 miles of active crude oil and NGL pipelines.

Headquarters

Houston, TX

Founded

1998

Employees

4,400+

Revenue

$48 billion (2023)

CEO

Willie Chiang

Website

plainsallamerican.com

History of Plains All American Pipeline

Plains All American was founded in 1998 and has grown to become one of the largest crude oil logistics companies in North America. The company focuses on providing critical infrastructure connecting oil producing basins to refineries and export terminals along the Gulf Coast.

Operations & Business Segments

Plains operates approximately 18,600 miles of crude oil and NGL pipelines, along with crude oil and NGL storage facilities totaling approximately 135 million barrels. The company's Cactus II pipeline system connects Permian Basin production to Gulf Coast refineries and export facilities.

Headquarters Location

Houston, TX

Key Specialties & Capabilities

Crude Oil PipelinesNGL TransportationStorage & TerminalingCrude Oil MarketingPermian Basin InfrastructureGulf Coast Logistics

Frequently Asked Questions About Plains All American Pipeline

What does Plains All American Pipeline do?▾

Plains All American specializes in transporting, storing, and marketing crude oil and natural gas liquids through its extensive pipeline and terminal network across North America.

How big is Plains All American's pipeline network?▾

Plains operates approximately 18,600 miles of active crude oil and NGL pipelines with approximately 135 million barrels of storage capacity.

Where is Plains All American headquartered?▾

Plains All American Pipeline is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

What does Plains All American Pipeline do in Houston?▾

Plains All American Pipeline is a midstream company based in Houston, TX. Plains All American Pipeline is a Houston-based midstream company specializing in crude oil transportation, storage, and terminaling.

Where is Plains All American Pipeline headquartered?▾

Plains All American Pipeline is headquartered in Houston, TX, founded in 1998. The company operates in Houston's energy corridor as part of the midstream sector.