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Williams to Acquire Momentum Midstream for Up to $5.5 Billion

Aug 3, 2026, 4:23 PM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Significant asset addition could boost WMB's cash flow and gas-volume throughput; however, success hinges on regulatory closing and integration synergies.

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EnCap Flatrock Midstream agreed to sell Momentum Midstream to Williams for up to $5.5 billion, consisting of $3.5 billion in cash/debt and roughly $2.0 billion in Williams equity. Momentum operates a Gulf Coast natural gas network with 4,000+ miles of pipelines and 6 Bcf/d capacity, plus NG3 CCS and the 2025 Clearfork Midstream acquisition. If approved, the deal could expand Williams’ gas gathering and transmission footprint and support near-term earnings visibility.

  • EnCap Flatrock sells Momentum Midstream (M6) to Williams for up to $5.5B.
  • Deal split: $3.5B cash/debt and about $2.0B Williams equity, pending approvals.
  • M6 runs 4,000+ miles of pipelines with ~6 Bcf/d capacity serving 140+ customers.
  • NG3 CCS project adds up to 1.8M tpy CO2; Clearfork Midstream acquired in Apr 2025.
  • Sale underscores growing U.S. gas demand and Gulf Coast midstream scale.

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