Jeanine Wai's questions to Western Midstream Partners LP (WES) leadership • Q1 2025
Question
Jeanine Wai from Barclays PLC requested an update on the new Delaware Basin greenfield plant, its capacity, and its expected financial and operational impact.
Answer
Executive Kristen Shults explained that the new 250 million cubic feet/day plant in the Delaware Basin is the company's first major greenfield project, bringing total capacity to 2.2 Bcf/day. She stated the plant will slightly improve gross margin by reducing offload fees but will also increase operating expenses. Shults clarified that throughput will remain stable as existing volumes are redirected, and the plant has been running at full capacity since its launch.