Energy Capital Partners Forms Summit Midstream
09 September 2009 - 8:52PM
PR Newswire (US)
SHORT HILLS, N.J. and ATLANTA, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy
Capital Partners ("ECP") announced today the formation of Summit
Midstream Partners LLC ("Summit"), a midstream energy company
focused on acquiring and developing a portfolio of midstream energy
infrastructure assets that are strategically located in traditional
and emerging North American production basins and import centers.
ECP also announced today Summit's acquisition of 75% of DFW
Midstream Services, LLC ("DFW Midstream") from a subsidiary of
Energy Future Holdings Corporation ("EFH") and DFW Midstream's
acquisition of certain natural gas gathering assets located in the
Barnett Shale from Chesapeake Energy Marketing, Inc. (CEMI), a
division of Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE: CHK). DFW
Midstream has signed long-term gas gathering agreements with
affiliates of CHK, XTO Energy and Carrizo Oil & Gas, who are
among the largest producers of natural gas in the Barnett Shale.
With the completion of these acquisitions, Summit Midstream now
owns 75% of DFW Midstream, with the other 25% retained by Energy
Future Holdings. DFW Midstream will focus on the development,
construction and operation of a natural gas gathering system that
is strategically located in the core of the Barnett Shale. To date,
DFW Midstream has developed approximately 25 miles of gas gathering
pipelines and plans to build approximately 60 miles of additional
gas gathering lines over the next 12 months. "We are excited to
launch Summit and broaden our involvement in North America's
midstream energy sector," said Tom Lane a partner at ECP. "The DFW
Midstream acquisition assures that Summit will hit the ground
running with a unique footprint in the Barnett Shale and a terrific
partner in EFH," he added. Steve Newby, President and CEO of
Summit, said "The DFW Midstream acquisition is a great first step
in our mission to build a premier midstream energy business. We are
excited about the relationship with our producer partners and about
providing critical natural gas infrastructure to this traditionally
underserved, urban environment. This transaction highlights the
powerful combination of Summit's sector experience with Energy
Capital Partners' strong capital position and energy infrastructure
expertise." About Summit Midstream Partners LLC Summit is a
midstream energy company headquartered in Atlanta, GA and focused
on acquiring and developing a portfolio of midstream energy
infrastructure assets that are strategically located in traditional
and emerging North American production basins and import centers.
Summit's management team has over 30 years of experience in the
midstream energy segment having invested in, raised capital and
managed over $5 billion of midstream assets including development
projects and operating companies. More information about Summit can
be viewed at http://www.summitmidstream.com/. About Energy Capital
Partners ECP is a private equity firm focused on investing in the
power generation, midstream gas, renewable energy and electric
transmission sectors of North America's energy infrastructure. The
firm's management has substantial experience leading successful
energy companies and energy investments. ECP has offices in Short
Hills, NJ and San Diego, CA. For more information, visit
http://www.ecpartners.com/. DATASOURCE: Energy Capital Partners
CONTACT: Steve Newby of Summit Midstream, +1-770-504-5001, ; or
Paul Parshley of Energy Capital Partners, +1-973-671-6106, Web
Site: http://www.ecpartners.com/
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