ALJ/DUG/hl2 Mailed 1/31/2005

Decision 05-01-042 January 27, 2005

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Joint Application of Union Pipeline Company (California) and ConocoPhillips Pipe Line Company to merge Union Pipeline Company (California) into ConocoPhillips Pipe Line Company.

Application 04-11-001 (Filed November 1, 2004)

OPINION

Summary

Union Pipeline Company (California) (UNOCAP), and ConocoPhillips Pipe Line Company (California) (ConocoPhillips Pipeline Company), together, Joint Applicants, seek authorization under Sections 854(a) and 851 of the Public Utilities Code to merge UNOCAP, a common carrier intrastate oil pipeline company, with ConocoPhillips Pipe Line Company. The Joint Application is unopposed and is granted.