Energy Transfer expects Haynesville production to grow for years as LNG exports, power generation, data centers and industrial expansion increase natural gas demand, benefiting its extensive Louisiana pipeline network. Current-year data supports this outlook with 543 permit records, including 284 without an Activity Date that could represent a sizable inventory of future drilling opportunities.
Diamondback Energy revealed that it has quietly built a large Barnett Shale drilling inventory beneath its Midland Basin acreage and plans to begin scaling development in 2026. At the same time, new midstream infrastructure such as Energy Transfer’s Paloma Compressor Station and a large inventory of undrilled Barnett permits in Ector County indicate the region is preparing for increased gas production from deeper stacked formations.
Energy Transfer has received approval from the Railroad Commission of Texas to operate and materially restructure one of the largest intrastate liquids gathering systems in the Permian Basin. Permit 06776 is not a greenfield build. It’s a system-level reset—consolidating ownership, correcting geometry, shedding legacy pipe, and selectively adding mileage to align infrastructure with how the Permian actually flows today.
Energy Transfer is leaning into the next phase of U.S. natural gas growth, outlining plans to invest $5–$5.5 billion in growth capital in 2026 as demand accelerates across power generation, data centers, and LNG-linked infrastructure. With multiple Permian, Gulf Coast, and Texas pipeline projects ramping up, the partnership is positioning its nationwide network to deliver steady earnings growth while supporting its 3%–5% long-term distribution growth target.
Transwestern Pipeline Co. LLC, a subsidiary of Energy Transfer LP, has secured sufficient binding commitments to move forward with its Desert Southwest Expansion Project, designed to transport growing natural gas volumes out of the Permian Basin.
Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET) continues to scale its natural gas infrastructure footprint in Texas, receiving approval from the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) for a sweeping pipeline permit that spans more than 8,100 miles. The permit—T-4 Permit #09207—supports a mix of regulated and unregulated gas gathering and utility infrastructure across key production areas including the Delaware and Anadarko basins.
he Hugh Brinson Pipeline, a major natural gas infrastructure project led by Energy Transfer LP, continues to move forward as key regulatory approvals are secured. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued Permit by Rule (PBR) registrations for two compressor stations that will support natural gas flow across the pipeline’s 442-mile route through Texas.
Energy Transfer’s latest earnings call highlighted record-breaking production in the Permian Basin, strategic midstream and pipeline investments, and surging global demand for LNG, LPG, and NGL exports. Additionally, the company reinforced its commitment to fee-based revenue streams, ensuring long-term financial stability and margin protection. Here’s a breakdown of how Energy Transfer is positioning itself for sustained growth and profitability in the evolving energy market.
The 67-mile pipeline from Panther Gas Plant to Waha Hub recently approved by the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) is a major component of ET’s expansion strategy.
The formation of this joint venture marks a strategic alignment between Energy Transfer LP and Sunoco LP, leveraging their respective strengths in crude oil and produced water gathering operations in the Permian Basin. With Energy Transfer’s extensive operational expertise and Sunoco’s valuable assets, the combined entity is poised to enhance operational efficiencies and create significant value for both partnerships.
