Colonial Pipeline is an energy company focusing on the transportation of various fuel types, serving both civilian and military needs. Established in 1961 in Mississipi, the company operates a 5,500-mile pipeline system that transports gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, home heating oil, and fuels for the U.S. military. The network of underground pipelines originates in Houston, Texas, and terminates at Linden, N.J., on the New York harbor.
Based in Georgia and led by CEO Joseph A. Blount, Colonial Pipeline is a medium-sized company with 700 employees and a revenue of $500 million. The firm is recognized as a great place to work, featuring as number 7 on Zippia's list of Best Companies to Work for in Alpharetta, GA. Colonial Pipeline has strong ties to the Georgia Institute of Technology, with 16.1% of its workforce being graduates from the institution.