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Energy Transfer Announces Natural Gas Pipeline Project to Serve Growing Southwestern U.S. Markets

Published August 06, 2025 at 12:30 PM

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET) today announced it has reached a positive financial investment decision (FID) for the expansion of its Transwestern Pipeline to increase the supply of natural gas to markets throughout Arizona and New Mexico from Energy Transfer’s premier asset base in the prolific Permian Basin. Transwestern’s Desert Southwest pipeline expansion will provide reliable economic supplies of natural gas to support the long-term energy needs for utilities and e

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Will the expansion enhance Energy Transfer's market share in the Permian Basin corridor and improve its transportation utilization rates? What are the projected capital expenditures for the Desert Southwest pipeline expansion and how will they be financed? What is the expected timeline for project completion and when will the additional capacity be available? How will the expansion of the Transwestern Pipeline affect Energy Transfer's cash flow and earnings forecasts? What regulatory or permitting risks remain that could delay or alter the project scope? Will the FID lead to any changes in Energy Transfer's balance sheet, such as increased debt or equity issuance? How will the increased natural gas supply to Arizona and New Mexico influence the regional utility markets and downstream demand? What is the anticipated impact of the expansion on the company's dividend outlook and stock price valuation? How might the new supply corridors impact the pricing dynamics of natural gas in the Southwest versus the broader U.S. market? How does this pipeline expansion compare to recent capacity upgrades by competitors like Williams, Kinder Morgan, or TC Energy?