Intensity Infrastructure Partners advances North Dakota pipeline with firm transportation commitments

By Global Infrastructure Sherpa · Feb 24, 2026

Development Transmission announced USA Feb 24, 2026

1.1 Bcf/d

Capacity

development

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North Dakota pipeline

Project

Intensity Infrastructure Partners advanced its North Dakota pipeline with firm transportation commitments, moving Phase I toward a targeted 2029 in-service date. Their partnership with Rainbow Energy Center confirmed that executed precedent agreements are sufficient to advance Phase I of Intensity’s intrastate pipeline.

Deal Analysis

Intensity Infrastructure Partners is progressing its North Dakota pipeline project, targeting a 2029 in-service date for Phase I. The advancement is supported by firm transportation commitments, notably through a partnership with Rainbow Energy Center. Executed precedent agreements are deemed sufficient to move forward, signaling confidence in the project's viability. Dakota Power Partners is also involved as a developer, suggesting a collaborative approach to the project's execution. This development represents a significant step for Intensity Infrastructure Partners in expanding its transmission infrastructure portfolio. While the deal value remains undisclosed, the confirmed capacity of 1.1 Bcf/d indicates a substantial project scale. The successful acquisition of firm transportation commitments is a critical milestone, de-risking the project and paving the way for further development phases.

Firm transportation commitments secured, de-risking Phase I.
Partnership with Rainbow Energy Center validates project viability.
Capacity of 1.1 Bcf/d suggests a significant project scale.
Targeted 2029 in-service date provides a clear timeline.

Market Context: The deal occurs within the context of increasing demand for natural gas transmission infrastructure in the United States, particularly in regions with growing energy production and consumption. North Dakota, with its significant energy resources, presents opportunities for pipeline development to support regional energy needs.

Source Intelligence

KEY DETAILS

Phase I of Intensity’s North Dakota pipeline will boost gas supply at multiple receipt points on the Northern Border and WBI Energy Transmission pipelines. Also shown are the thermal power plants that will be within 25 miles of Intensity’s pipeline, including Rainbow Energy Center’s Coal Creek Station, which will be supported by the pipeline.

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Capacity

The 36-inch system is designed for roughly 1.1 Bcf/d, and retains uncommitted capacity to support incremental gas-fired generation.

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Location

Intensity Infrastructure Partners advanced its North Dakota pipeline with firm transportation commitments, moving Phase I toward a targeted 2029 in-service date.

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COD

Intensity Infrastructure Partners advanced its North Dakota pipeline with firm transportation commitments, moving Phase I toward a targeted 2029 in-service date.

PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE

Intensity Infrastructure Partners developer

"Intensity Infrastructure Partners advanced its North Dakota pipeline with firm transportation commitments, moving Phase I toward a targeted 2029 in-service date."

Rainbow Energy Center counterparty

"Their partnership with Rainbow Energy Center confirmed that executed precedent agreements are sufficient to advance Phase I of Intensity’s intrastate pipeline."

WBI Energy Transmission counterparty

"Phase I of Intensity’s North Dakota pipeline will boost gas supply at multiple receipt points on the Northern Border and WBI Energy Transmission pipelines."

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