Enterprise Completes Trinity River Lateral NatGas Line
OAKHURST, N.J. (DTN) --- Enterprise Products Partners L.P. said in a news
release today that construction of the southernmost segment of its Trinity
River Lateral pipeline, consisting of 31 miles of 30-inch diameter pipe, is
complete and available to accept shipments of natural gas.
The northern portion of the pipeline, which is comprised of approximately
nine miles of 36-inch diameter and a four-mile, 20-inch lateral, was placed
into service in September 2009. The line has been providing transportation
services for natural gas produced from the Newark East Field in Wise County,
Texas.
In total, the Trinity River Lateral pipeline extends from the Trinity River
Basin north of Arlington, Texas, to an interconnect with the partnership's
173-mile Sherman Extension pipeline near Justin, Texas, and will provide
producers in Tarrant and Denton counties with up to 1 billion cubic feet per
day of takeaway capacity.
"By supporting this initiative with long-term contracts, producers in the
Barnett Shale have clearly indicated that midstream infrastructure continues to
be a high priority, and we are pleased to provide them with another option for
maximizing the value of their natural gas production," said A.J. "Jim" Teague,
Enterprise executive vice president and chief commercial officer.
Low finding costs, developed infrastructure and a low basis differential all
point to continued brisk activity in the Barnett Shale. Current production out
of this region is approximately 5 Bcf/d.
"The Trinity River Lateral project is another example of Enterprise
utilizing our integrated network of energy assets to broaden the partnership's
footprint in key producing areas. It provides the foundation to expand our
network more effectively and efficiently in order to capitalize on additional
growth opportunities," said Teague.
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