Overview
- The joint venture led by WhiteWater has reached a Final Investment Decision to build the Solitude Pipeline System, a two‑phased long‑haul route from the Permian Basin to Katy, Texas.
- The partners plan the first phase to start commercial service in late 2029 with roughly 2.25 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of capacity and a second phase in 2030 adding about 2.25 Bcf/d, giving initial total capacity near 4.5 Bcf/d and room to expand.
- JV ownership is explicit: WhiteWater 50%, Devon Energy 25%, MPLX 10%, Diamondback Energy 7.5% and Western Midstream 7.5%, and the project is backed by long‑term firm transportation contracts with investment‑grade shippers.
- The pipeline is intended to relieve chronic takeaway constraints at the Waha hub, reduce episodes of volatile or negative local prices, and let producers sell more associated gas into higher‑priced Gulf Coast and LNG markets.
- Key risks and next steps include permitting, right‑of‑way and construction execution, continued shipper support, and any announced expansions or new commitments that will determine whether the project meets its planned in‑service targets.