Trans-Panama Pipeline Corridor

A strategic Atlantic-to-Pacific energy corridor for crude oil, diesel and gasoline.

Faster transit

By connecting Atlantic and Pacific terminals directly across Panama, the Corridor can significantly reduce voyage times for crude shipments.

Lower cost

The Corridor is designed to provide a cost-competitive alternative to long-haul maritime routes and unpredictable Canal transit costs.

Greater reliability

Dedicated pipeline capacity reduces exposure to Canal congestion, slot availability, weather disruptions and fluctuating maritime freight costs.

About the project

A more predictable route for hydrocarbon trade

A proposed three-line pipeline system connecting Cristobal on the Atlantic coast with Balboa on the Pacific coast, supported by expanded storage terminals and offshore Single Point Mooring systems.

Designed as a reliable, cost-stable alternative to Canal transit and long-haul Cape routing, the Corridor would move hydrocarbons efficiently across Panama’s Isthmus while supporting regional trade resilience.

Proposed pipeline route across the Isthmus of Panama
Global trade

Suezmax Freight Rate Differentials

Project highlights

Key Infrastructure

The Trans-Panama Corridor consists of three parallel pipelines operating from Cristobal (Atlantic) to Balboa (Pacific).

Crude oil pipeline — 36-inch diameter, 720 kbpd capacity
Diesel pipeline — 20-inch diameter, 480 kbpd capacity
Gasoline pipeline — 14-inch diameter, 250 kbpd capacity
70 kmRoute length
1.45 MMbpdDesigned throughput
US$1.32BDirect capex
3 yearsBuild period
Trans-Panama Pipeline Corridor route map

Cristobal terminal

Expanded crude, diesel and gasoline storage.

Offshore SPMs

Deep-water access for Suezmax-class tankers.

Balboa terminal

Westbound storage and blending facilities.

Pacific-side capability

Potential VLCC operations.

Offshore Single Point Mooring system
The future

A strategic energy corridor for Panama

The Trans-Panama Pipeline Corridor combines fixed-capacity infrastructure, competitive transportation economics and reliable Atlantic-to-Pacific connectivity.

With dedicated crude, diesel and gasoline pipelines, expanded storage terminals and offshore mooring systems, the Corridor has the potential to become a long-term strategic asset for Panama and the wider regional energy market.