A.J. O'Donnell

A.J. O'Donnell asked about the timing and approach for expanding the Speedway NGL pipeline to its full 1 million barrels per day design capacity, given Targa Resources Corporation's trending volumes. He also inquired about activity in the Midcon region, specifically if it's shifting to gassier areas and its impact on Targa's central region platform.

Answer

Matt Meloy, CEO, explained that expanding Speedway from 500,000 bpd to 1 million bpd would be highly economical, primarily requiring pump stations at a fraction of the initial capital cost, and would be done ratably over time as volumes ramp, similar to Grand Prix. Patrick McDonie, President of Gathering and Processing, noted increased activity in Midcon's Arcoma and South Oak assets, but not a 'huge surge,' seeing it as a potential opportunity if gas prices strengthen, with favorable capital investment due to existing plant capacity.

A.J. O'Donnell of TPH asked for a breakdown of the contributions to the consolidated guidance and whether ONEOK plans to continue with EnLink's growth capital projects, particularly in Louisiana.

Answer

CFO Walter Hulse explained the guidance increase is additive from the acquired businesses, with synergies expected in 2025. He and CEO Pierce Norton confirmed they will review all EnLink projects and have taken none off the table, highlighting that growth in Louisiana will likely be focused on the natural gas business to serve industrial and potential AI-related demand.