EnLink launches open season for Cajun-Sibon line expansion

Nov. 8, 2018
EnLink NGL Pipeline LP, a subsidiary of EnLink Midstream, launched a binding open season for expansion capacity volume commitments for common carrier transportation service on its existing Cajun-Sibon natural gas liquids pipeline system.

EnLink NGL Pipeline LP, a subsidiary of EnLink Midstream, launched a binding open season for expansion capacity volume commitments for common carrier transportation service on its existing Cajun-Sibon natural gas liquids pipeline system (OGJ Online, Sept. 24, 2014).

The Cajun-Sibon III pipeline expansion, a project to expand takeaway capacity from the Mont Belvieu NGL hub region to EnLink’s recently expanded fractionation facilities in Louisiana, is expected to increase current NGL throughput capacity to 185,000 bbl/d. Growth capital expenditures are estimated at $50 million, mostly for additional pump stations along the pipeline.

Fractionation capacity in Louisiana was expanded to 193,000 b/d with a $10-million investment in upgrades to the Eunice and Plaquemine facilities. The additional capacity, along with currently available capacity, is expected to be fully utilized once Cajun-Sibon III is operational, expected in second-quarter 2019. The two projects combine to fractionate 30,000-35,000 b/d of incremental NGLs. Quarterly fractionation volumes are expected to average 180,000-185,000 b/d, taking into consideration various operational factors.

The open season runs until 5 p.m. CST on Dec. 10.