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Devon Energy approves Solitude Pipeline, a joint venture building two gas pipelines from the Permian Basin to Katy, Texas.

Solitude pipeline project advances Permian gas capacity

WhiteWater, Devon Energy, MPLX, Diamondback Energy and Western Midstream Partners have made a final investment decision on the Solitude Pipeline System, which will comprise two 48-inch natural gas pipelines from the Permian Basin to Katy, Texas. The project is backed by multiyear capacity commitments from customers that are largely investment-grade. WhiteWater owns 50% of the venture, Devon 25%, MPLX 10%, and Diamondback and Western Midstream 7.5% each.

The system will be developed in stages, with approximately 2.25 billion cubic feet per day of initial capacity planned for late 2029 and another 2.25 billion cubic feet per day in 2030. That would bring total planned capacity to about 4.5 billion cubic feet per day, with room for later additions based on demand. Initial service is targeted for the second half of 2029, pending customary regulatory and other approvals.

Solitude would provide another long-distance outlet for rising associated natural gas output from the Permian and connect West Texas supplies with the Katy hub and broader Gulf Coast markets. For investors, the contracted customer base supports the project’s economics, while the additional takeaway capacity is relevant to producers and midstream operators preparing for continued regional output and growing Gulf Coast gas demand.

Source: Seeking Alpha
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DOE announced a $65.5M funding for technology development and research across the upstream and midstream oil and natural gas sectors.

DOE funding supports oil and gas technology research

The U.S. Department of Energy announced a $65.5 million funding opportunity on July 23, 2026, for technology development and research across the upstream and midstream oil and natural gas sectors. The initiative is separate from a recently introduced $150 million program supporting unconventional reservoir recovery, hydraulic fracturing, and produced-water management. The new funding will be available through public-private partnerships focused on operational improvements and domestic energy infrastructure.

Eligible midstream projects may include the development and field testing of compressors, valves, piping, storage tanks, and advanced materials. Other projects will explore continuous monitoring systems, artificial intelligence-supported digital twins, and optimization tools at full-scale field sites. These technologies are intended to improve operational efficiency and safety while helping operators manage costs and strengthen supply-chain reliability.

The program also supports research into converting gas that might otherwise be left undeveloped or flared into higher-value products that are easier to transport. Projects may advance catalysts, separation methods, and decentralized conversion systems from laboratory testing to deployment in producing basins. For readers evaluating non-operated working interests or revenue associated with producing wells, the funding highlights continued investment in technologies that may improve resource utilization and operating performance. Applications are due September 22, 2026.

Source: Oil & Gas Journal
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