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Summit backs Double E expansion with 2.2 Bcf/d capacity, service 2028

Aug 31, 2026, 7:08 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The FID, higher contracted capacity, and expanded EBITDA potential under a non-recourse financing structure reduce risk to SMC while enhancing long-term cash flow visibility; typical positive catalyst for midstream names with similar asset bases.

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Summit Midstream announced a final investment decision on the Double E Pipeline mainline compression expansion, backed by a 200 MMcf/d take-or-pay agreement lifting total contracted capacity to about 2.2 Bcf/d. The project, costing roughly $100 million net to Summit's 70% interest, is slated for service in Q4 2028 and funded with committed financing non-recourse to SMC. This, along with data-center demand in Texas and New Mexico, sets up a longer-term growth trajectory for SMC's Permian footprint.

Double E compression expansion received final investment decision; in-service targeted for Q4 2028.
New 200 MMcf/d take-or-pay contract; total firm capacity ~2.2 Bcf/d.
Summit converts $50m accordion to committed; total financing now $100m; non-recourse to SMC.
Permian EBITDA projected to rise from $37m (2026) to >$100m by 2030.
Data-center growth in Texas/NM and new egress pipelines boost long-term growth outlook.

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