Gulf Coast Express Pipeline LLC (GCX) has launched an open season to solicit commitments for an expansion project that, upon reaching final investment decision (FID), would increase the 2-bcfd GCX pipeline capacity by about 570 MMcfd.
The project would primarily involve compression to increase natural gas deliveries from the Permian basin to South Texas markets. Pending customer commitments, the target in-service date for the project is Dec. 1, 2023.
The open season ends June 6, 2022, at 5 p.m. Central Time.
GCX is jointly owned by subsidiaries of Kinder Morgan Inc., DCP Midstream LP, an affiliate of ArcLight Capital Partners LLC, and Kinetik Holdings Inc. with an ownership interest of 34%, 25%, 25% and 16% respectively. Kinder Morgan Texas Pipeline is operator of GCX.