Tallgrass Energy LP began a binding open season seeking shipper commitments for crude oil transportation on its Pony Express pipeline system's Sterling origin to destinations in Cushing, Okla.

The partnership is offering volume incentive tariff rates for the shipper contracts. The open season, made through its Tallgrass Pony Express Pipeline LLC affiliate, will run from Dec. 10 to Jan. 29, 2020, according to a Dec. 10 release.

Tallgrass is a midstream energy company serving crude oil and natural gas basins across 11 states.