ExxonMobil Joins Kinder Morgan, EagleClaw and Apache on Permian Highway Pipeline Project
ExxonMobil signs a letter of intent; XTO Energy to be a shipper on pipeline
Kinder Morgan Texas Pipeline LLC (KMTP), a subsidiary of Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI), EagleClaw Midstream Ventures, LLC
(EagleClaw), a portfolio company of Blackstone Energy Partners, and Apache Corporation (NYSE, NASDAQ: APA) today announced that
Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) has signed a letter of intent to support the proposed Permian Highway Pipeline Project (PHP
Project). Under the letter of intent, ExxonMobil subsidiary XTO Energy may contract for up to 450,000 dekatherms per day (Dth/d) of
capacity on the pipeline.
The approximately $2 billion PHP Project will provide an outlet for increased natural gas production from the Permian Basin to
growing market areas along the Texas Gulf Coast and is designed to transport up to 2 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of natural
gas through approximately 430 miles of 42-inch pipeline from the Waha to Katy, Texas, areas, with connections to the U.S. Gulf
Coast and Mexico markets. The PHP Project is expected to be in service in late 2020, subject to the execution of definitive
agreements and the receipt of construction permits.
As previously announced, KMTP and EagleClaw will be the initial partners, each with a 50 percent ownership interest in the
project. Apache and EagleClaw will both be significant shippers on the proposed pipeline, with each entity planning to commit up to
500,000 Dth/d to the project. Apache will also have the option to acquire equity from the initial partners. KMTP will build and
operate the pipeline.
“We are committed to supporting development of the infrastructure needed for our planned production growth in the Permian
Basin,” said Sara Ortwein, President, XTO Energy. “The Permian Highway Pipeline will provide additional capacity for reliable
transportation of natural gas to the U.S. Gulf Coast.”
“We are very pleased to have an industry leader like ExxonMobil support our project and are encouraged by the significant
progress we have made with our co-developers and other potential shippers to rapidly shore up commitments,” said Sital Mody,
President of Kinder Morgan Natural Gas Midstream. “We expect this development will accelerate our path to a final investment
decision.”
In addition, KMTP and EagleClaw will hold an open season for capacity on the PHP Project. The open season begins on August 10,
2018, and interested parties should submit their written request to Dave Grisko, vice president of business development for Kinder
Morgan’s Natural Gas Midstream group, at david_grisko@kindermorgan.com or (713) 369-9870.
About Kinder Morgan, Inc.
Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI) is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or
operate approximately 85,000 miles of pipelines and 152 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, refined petroleum
products, crude oil, condensate, CO2 and other products, and our terminals transload and store liquid commodities
including petroleum products, ethanol and chemicals, and bulk products, including petroleum coke, metals and ores. For more
information please visit www.kindermorgan.com.
About EagleClaw Midstream Ventures, LLC
EagleClaw Midstream Ventures, LLC is focused on rapid response to the midstream infrastructure requirements of Permian
producers. The Company provides comprehensive gathering, transportation, compression, processing and treating services necessary to
bring natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil to market. EagleClaw currently has long term dedications for over 300,000
acres from a broad number of successful and active producers in the Delaware basin. For more information, please visit www.eagleclawmidstream.com.
About Blackstone
Blackstone Energy Partners is Blackstone's energy-focused private equity business, with a successful record built on our
industry expertise and partnerships with exceptional management teams. Blackstone has invested over $15 billion of private equity
globally across a broad range of sectors within the energy industry. Blackstone (NYSE: BX) is one of the world's leading investment
firms. Our asset management businesses, with over $440 billion in assets under management, include investment vehicles focused on
private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global
basis. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com.
About Apache Corporation
Apache Corporation is an oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in the United States, Egypt and the
United Kingdom. Apache posts announcements, operational updates, investor information and copies of all press releases on its
website, www.apachecorp.com, and on its Media and Investor Center mobile application, which is available for free
download from the Apple App Store and the Google Play store.
About Exxon Mobil Corporation
ExxonMobil, the largest publicly traded international oil and gas company, uses technology and innovation to help meet the
world’s growing energy needs. ExxonMobil holds an industry-leading inventory of resources, is one of the largest refiners and
marketers of petroleum products and its chemical company is one of the largest in the world. For more information, visit www.exxonmobil.com or follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/exxonmobil.
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EagleClaw
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