Enterprise Midland Basin Midstream LLC has received air permit approval for its Athena Gas Plant, a major step forward in the company’s continued buildout of natural gas processing capacity in the Midland Basin.
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A Strategic New Facility
The Athena natural gas processing plant, located near Garden City, Texas, will have the capacity to process 300 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d) of natural gas and extract up to 40,000 barrels per day (BPD) of natural gas liquids (NGLs). Once operational, the project will boost Enterprise’s Midland Basin system capacity to 2.2 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of gas and 310,000 BPD of NGLs.
The plant received its permit under Project #399233, classified as an “OGS New Project Notification for New Registration” and officially marked complete on October 14, 2025.
Project Location and Details
The site lies northwest of Garden City, TX — from the intersection of TX 158 and FM 33, approximately 20.9 miles west on TX158W, then north along FM 1379 and County Road 230.
- Permit No.: 181847
- Customer Name: Enterprise Midland Basin Midstream LLC
- County: Midland
- Region: 07 (Midland)
- Permit Type: Standard Permit (STDPMT)
- Fee Paid: $50.00 via Credit Card on October 14, 2025
Capital Investment and Timeline
The Athena Gas Plant is part of Enterprise’s broader investment plan, which includes expansions of its Midland Basin gathering system.
- Estimated Growth Capital Expenditures:
- $4.0–$4.5 billion (2025)
- $2.2–$2.5 billion (2026)
- Expected In-Service Date: Q4 2026
When complete, Athena will strengthen Enterprise’s integrated midstream network, enhancing gas capture, reducing flaring, and maximizing NGL recovery amid increasing Permian Basin production.
Industry Context
Enterprise’s move underscores the ongoing buildout of processing infrastructure in the Permian Basin as producers continue to bring on high-volume gas wells. The project complements other expansions announced across the basin, ensuring sufficient midstream capacity to support both domestic demand and Gulf Coast export growth.
