The Hugh Brinson pipeline will be built in two phases, with the first covering 400 miles and transporting 1.5 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d). Credit: Hugh Brinson Pipeline/Businesswire.

Energy Transfer has taken the final investment decision (FID) for a new intrastate natural gas pipeline connecting Permian Basin production to key markets and trading hubs.

The pipeline, previously called the Warrior pipeline, has been renamed as the Hugh Brinson pipeline in recognition of Hugh Brinson.

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This new project is expected to enhance the flow of natural gas from the Permian Basin to critical demand centres.

The Hugh Brinson pipeline is set to be built in two phases, with the first phase comprising around 400 miles of 42in pipeline capable of transporting 1.5bcf/d.

This phase will stretch from Waha to Maypearl, Texas, and is expected to be operational by the end of 2026.

It will link to Energy Transfer’s extensive pipeline and storage network, providing a vital connection to the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex area.

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Additionally, the first phase includes the construction of the midland lateral, a 42-mile, 36in pipeline designed to connect processing plants in Martin and Midland Counties to the main pipeline.

The second phase, subject to shipper demand, may add compression to boost the pipeline’s capacity to approximately 2.2bcf/d and could be developed alongside phase one.

The combined cost of both phases is projected at approximately $2.7bn, supported by long-term, fee-based commitments with investment-grade counterparties.

The Hugh Brinson pipeline will integrate shippers into Energy Transfer’s existing intrastate natural gas pipeline network and facilitate access to significant markets and trading hubs throughout Texas, including Carthage and Katy.

This strategic project is poised to reinforce Energy Transfer’s position as a leading provider of infrastructure to support the growth of power plants and data centres in Texas.