MPLX LP to Divest Rockies Gathering and Processing Assets
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MPLX LP (NYSE: MPLX) has announced a significant asset divestiture, agreeing to sell its Rockies gathering and processing assets to Harvest Midstream for $1.0 billion in cash. The assets include natural gas gathering and transportation pipelines with 1.2 billion cubic feet per day of processing capacity, which operated at 52% capacity in 2024.
As part of the deal, Harvest has committed to dedicate 12,000 barrels per day of NGLs from these assets to MPLX for seven years starting in 2028. The transaction, expected to close in Q4 2025, aligns with MPLX's strategic focus on growth in the Marcellus and Permian basins.
Positive
- Cash consideration of $1.0 billion strengthens balance sheet
- Strategic realignment focusing on higher-growth Marcellus and Permian basins
- Secured 7-year NGL dedication agreement for 12,000 barrels per day starting 2028
Negative
- Divesting assets that operated at only 52% capacity utilization in 2024
- Reduction in overall processing capacity by 1.2 billion cubic feet per day
News Market Reaction 1 Alert
On the day this news was published, MPLX declined 1.44%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
"Evaluating the competitive positioning of our portfolio is a strategic commitment," said Maryann Mannen, MPLX president and chief executive officer. "The divestiture of these assets better positions our portfolio for growth, anchored in the Marcellus and Permian basins."
Assets included in the transaction are natural gas gathering and transportation pipelines and 1.2 billion cubic feet per day of processing capacity, which operated at
The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions, including clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976.
About MPLX LP
MPLX is a diversified, large-cap master limited partnership that owns and operates midstream energy infrastructure and logistics assets and provides fuels distribution services. MPLX's assets include a network of crude oil and refined product pipelines; an inland marine business; light-product terminals; storage caverns; refinery tanks, docks, loading racks, and associated piping; and crude and light-product marine terminals. The company also owns crude oil and natural gas gathering systems and pipelines as well as natural gas and NGL processing and fractionation facilities in key
About Harvest Midstream
Harvest Midstream is a privately held midstream service provider based in
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