American Energy Partners LP (AEP), Oklahoma City, has named David C. Shiels as chief executive officer of affiliate American Energy–Midstream LLC (AE-MidCo).
Shiels previously worked for Access Midstream Partners LP and Chesapeake Midstream Partners for 5 years as chief financial officer.
AE-MidCo was formed by AEP in June 2014 to acquire midstream assets primarily in high-growth areas in which AELP upstream affiliates are active. AE-MidCo has been capitalized by a $500 million equity commitment provided by The Energy & Minerals Group (EMG) and additional equity provided by AELP management and affiliated parties.