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Plains All American Pipeline (PAA) and PAGP updated 2026 capital guidance, lifting growth capex to $400–$450 million net to PAA and maintaining maintenance capex around $185 million. The expansion targets Permian long-haul, Canadian gathering, and Permian gathering, including the New Mexico Delaware Basin, with anticipated EBITDA uplift in 2027. A detailed project update will accompany the August earnings call, as a firmer oil macro backdrop and higher activity underpin the growth thesis and capital return potential.
Near-term upside potential from higher growth capex and anticipated EBITDA lift; long-term value hinge on execution and commodity prices; historical parallels show capex-driven expansions can re-rate midstream stocks if cash flow visibility improves.
Bullish on PAA; 2026 capex upcycle points to higher long-term cash flow and distributions.
Category: Corporate Developments. The release centers on capital spending guidance and growth projects, typical of corporate updates rather than routine earnings news.