HEP adds to Midcon position with full Midship ownership, Superior Midstream acquisition

Howard Energy Partners (HEP), San Antonio, Tex., expanded its Midcontinent midstream platform with the closure of two May acquisitions that broaden its pipeline, gathering, and processing position across the region.

On May 29, HEP increased its ownership in the 1.1‑bcfd Midship Pipeline to 100%. HEP first acquired an operating interest in the line in February 2025 from a Cheniere Energy Inc. subsidiary. The 36‑in., 200‑mile FERC‑regulated pipeline runs through the SCOOP and STACK plays in Oklahoma’s Anadarko basin.

“Midship is a critical asset that connects natural gas production from the Midcontinent region to expanding Gulf Coast and Southeast demand markets, including LNG export facilities, power generation, industrial users, and emerging data centers,” said Mike Howard, chairman and chief executive officer. The system can move gas bidirectionally, providing flexibility as market dynamics evolve, he said.

Earlier in the month, on May 1, HEP closed its acquisition of Superior Midstream LLC, a Tulsa‑based natural gas gathering and processing company with operations across Oklahoma, Kansas, the Texas Panhandle, and East Texas.

The deal adds about 3,700 miles of natural gas gathering pipelines and associated processing infrastructure, as well as long-term producer‑supported gathering and processing volumes that Howard said create operational synergies with Midship.