Korea Oil Pipeline Corporation
South Korean pipeline and storage terminal operator transporting about 58% of the country's light oil consumption through 1,116 km of pipelines.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
Korea Oil Pipeline Corporation (dopco) is a South Korean company specializing in the operation of oil pipelines and storage terminals. According to its official website, it transports about 58% of domestic light oil (gasoline, diesel, kerosene, aviation fuel) consumption through 1,116 km of pipelines, and operates 12 storage terminals with a total capacity of 5.22 million barrels. It was established in January 1990 and was converted from a public enterprise to a private enterprise in January 2001.
History
Korea Oil Pipeline Corporation was established in January 1990. Construction of the Gyeongin pipeline began in December 1990 and was completed in December 1992. In June 1995 the Daejeon storage terminal was completed and oil transport began on the southern sections. In August 1997 the nationwide pipeline was completed and trial operation of all sections began. In July 1998 the company merged with Korea Pipeline Co., Ltd. In October 1999 it took over the operating rights of the Korea Trans-Pipeline (TKP). In January 2001 it was converted from a public enterprise to a private enterprise, and in June 2001 it was incorporated into the SK large business group. In December 2002 the TKP-SNP connection project was completed, and in December 2002 the Engineering & Construction business began. In June 2019 the d-TAS automatic loading system was built. In December 2022 it acquired and began operating the S-Oil Yeongcheon storage terminal.
Products and positioning
Energy Transportation Service & Technology Company / energy logistics specialist
Oil pipeline transportation
Storage terminal operation
Engineering & Construction
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