- Howard Energy Partners has acquired equity interests in the 200-mile Midship Pipeline from Cheniere Energy, Inc.
- The Midship Pipeline is located in Oklahoma’s Anadarko Basin and connects natural gas production from the SCOOP/STACK plays to the Gulf Coast and Southeast markets.
- HEP has assumed operatorship of the Midship Pipeline, which currently has a capacity of 1.1 billion cubic feet per day, expandable to 1.4 Bcf/d.
- This acquisition marks a record-breaking year for HEP, totaling over 1.1 billion in mergers and acquisitions in 2024.
- CEO Mike Howard emphasized the significance of the acquisition in expanding HEP's presence in the region and aligning with their strategy of integrating assets supporting long-term natural gas demand.
- TD Securities served as the financial advisor and Kirkland & Ellis as the legal advisor for Howard Energy Partners.
- Howard Energy Partners is one of the largest private energy infrastructure companies in the U.S., operating a diverse portfolio across several states including Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.
Howard Energy Partners Acquires Operating Interest in Midship Pipeline
February 13, 2025
200-mile Midship Pipeline significantly increases HEP’s footprint in in Oklahoma
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – February 13, 2025 – Howard Energy Partners (HEP) today announced that it has closed on the acquisition of equity interests in Midship from a subsidiary of Cheniere Energy, Inc. The 200-mile FERC-regulated natural gas transmission pipeline is located in the heart of the SCOOP and STACK plays in Oklahoma’s Anadarko Basin. Beginning in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma and terminating near Bennington, Oklahoma, the 36-inch Midship Pipeline connects natural gas production from the SCOOP/STACK to growing Gulf Coast and Southeast demand markets via several strategic interconnects. HEP is assuming operatorship of the Midship Pipeline, which has a current capacity of 1.1 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d), expandable to 1.4 Bcf/d. This acquisition closes out a record-breaking year for HEP with over $1.1 billion in M&A in 2024.
“We are excited about acquiring an interest in Midship, further expanding our footprint in the SCOOP/STACK plays in the Anadarko Basin,” said Howard Energy Partners’ Chairman and CEO Mike Howard. “We have operated natural gas gathering pipelines in Oklahoma for years and this acquisition is consistent with our strategy of scaling and integrating assets in basins that support long term natural gas demand.”
TD Securities (USA) LLC served as financial advisor and Kirkland & Ellis LLP as legal advisor to HEP.
About Howard Energy Partners
Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Howard Energy Partners is one of the nation’s largest private energy infrastructure companies, owning and operating a unique portfolio of assets in Texas, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, and Mexico. Our diversified midstream platform spans the natural gas and liquids value chain and is strategically positioned to meet the world’s increasing demand for energy. For more information on Howard Energy Partners, our purpose-driven mission, and our focus on long-term value creation, please visit our website at
howardenergypartners.com.
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