Whistler Pipeline LLC, a consortium of MPLX LP, WhiteWater Midstream, and a joint venture between Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners and West Texas Gas Inc., has launched a binding open season to solicit commitments for remaining capacity on the Whistler Pipeline which will transport natural gas from the Permian basin to the Texas Gulf Coast. The partners reached final investment decision on the pipeline in June (OGJ Online, June 10, 2019).
The project is designed to transport 2 bcfd of gas through 450 miles of 42-in. pipeline from Waha, Tex., to NextEra’s Agua Dulce market hub. A 50-mi, 36-in. lateral will provide connectivity for gas processors in the Midland basin.
Whistler Pipeline has contracted for the supply of the entirety of 42-in./36-in. steel pipeline needed to complete the project and is on schedule in its completion of survey along the planned route and acquisition of permits for a summer 2021 in-service date. Construction will begin in 2020.
The open season runs through Dec. 16.