Global Infrastructure SherpaMatador Resources secures firm transportation rights on Hugh Brinson Pipeline
Matador Resources acquired firm transportation rights for 500,000 MMBtu/day on the Hugh Brinson Pipeline, operated by Energy Transfer, to transport natural gas from West Texas to Maypearl, Texas, operational by Q4 2026.
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- 500,000 MMBtu/day firm transportation capacity secured.
- Operational by Q4 2026.
- Matador (Permian E&P) leveraging Energy Transfer's Hugh Brinson Pipeline.
- Movement from West Texas to Maypearl, Texas.
Source Intelligence
The pipeline is an intrastate pipeline. It will transport natural gas from West Texas to Maypearl, Texas, providing Matador with access to East Texas, the Gulf Coast, Henry Hub, and LNG export markets. The agreement is a strategic move to protect Matador's production from regional price distortions and capitalize on LNG-driven demand growth. Quote: "The intrastate pipeline will run from West Texas to Maypearl, Texas; it will be operational by the fourth quarter of 2026, and it will provide Matador with access to East Texas and the Gulf Coast via the Maypearl hub." Quote: "Since the Hugh Brinson Pipeline will allow Matador to ship its gas directly to the Maypearl hub, and ultimately to Henry Hub (the pricing hub used by NYMEX) and to LNG export markets" Quote: "securing firm, flexible pathways that protect Matador’s production from regional price distortions while allowing the company to capitalize on LNG-driven demand growth"
"Matador Resources’ most recent move marks the beginning of a new round of competition for access to the best markets"
"Matador's agreement to acquire firm transportation rights on the Hugh Brinson Pipeline (operated by Energy Transfer)"
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