DTE Energy Purchases Midstream Assets in Pennsylvania, West Virginia
DTE Energy recently completed the $1.3 billion purchase of midstream natural gas assets in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
The purchase aligns with DTE’s existing strengths and synergies in managing natural gas midstream assets and provides access to multiple markets. The acquired assets are in a highly productive area of the Southwest Marcellus/Utica region and have significant expansion potential.
“This completed acquisition is a great addition to our portfolio and supports both our strategy in this segment and our drive to continue to grow and earn strong returns for shareholders,” said Gerry Anderson, DTE Energy chairman and CEO.
The completed acquisition includes:
100 percent of Appalachia Gathering System (AGS) from M3 Midstream LLC
40 percent of Stonewall Gas Gathering (SGG) from M3 Midstream LLC
15 percent of SGG from Vega Energy Partners
“Energy companies in the Midwest, including DTE, are in the process of transitioning a good portion of their electrical generation capacity from coal to natural gas,” said Anderson. “The acquisition fully supports this move toward a lower-carbon future.”
The new natural gas infrastructure will:
Complement DTE’s existing gas midstream business
Provide a foundation for new value creation with significant growth potential
Expand DTE’s footprint in the most prolific production region in the country, spanning the heart of the SW Marcellus/Dry Utica
Provide solid economics underpinned by long-term contracts and high-quality reserves
In early October, the company successfully financed the transaction through the issuance of $675 million of equity units and the remainder with senior notes. Wells Fargo Securities, LLC served as the exclusive financial advisor to DTE for the transaction.
Tags: DTE Energy, Marcellus, Pennsylvania, Utica, West Virginia
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