Legal Description for Humboldt to Chicago 12" Pipelines

The Iowa Public Utilities Commission has issued an exhibit for the legal description of the 12" pipelines from Humboldt to Chicago, spanning a total of 26.09 miles in Lee County, Iowa. The pipelines will follow multiple easements and right-of-ways, crossing various public roads and highways. The project involves the installation of 2-12" diameter pipelines, with specific routes and points of divergence documented in the exhibit.

Key Takeaways:

• The Humboldt to Chicago 12" pipelines will cover a total distance of 26.09 miles in Lee County, Iowa.
• The pipelines will follow multiple easements and right-of-ways, including private easements, public right-of-ways, and lease agreements.
• The project involves the installation of 2-12" diameter pipelines, with specific routes and points of divergence documented in the exhibit.
• The pipelines will cross various public roads and highways, including State Highway 27, County Highway W62 (Argyle Road), and U.S. Highway No. 218.
• The project will also intersect with existing pipelines, including the Phillips 66 pipeline and the Dakota Access Pipeline.
• The pipelines will diverge into two separate rights-of-way, one following the public right-of-way of 270th Street and the other crossing the public right-of-way of 239th Avenue.
• The project involves the crossing of public waters, including Sugar Creek and Devil Creek.

Statistics:

• Total pipeline distance: 26.09 miles
• Pipeline diameter: 2-12"
• Number of easements and right-of-ways: 14
• Number of public roads and highways crossed: 12
• Number of existing pipelines intersected: 4
• Total number of points of divergence: 4

Sources:

• Iowa Utilities Commission Exhibit A: Legal Description for Humboldt to Chicago 12" Pipelines

+ Filed with the Iowa Utilities Commission on May 15, 2025, HLP-2023-0005