Midstream Overview

As new natural gas supplies are developed in emerging resource plays, the need for midstream infrastructure to deliver supply into the nations’ pipeline grid is expected to expand significantly. Leveraging the extensive experience of El Paso’s pipeline and E&P business units and a successful history in the midstream, El Paso’s Midstream Group is well-positioned to meet expanding midstream needs. Our team is focused on optimizing the pace of infrastructure development in new plays, growing our asset portfolio through new projects and strategic acquisitions, and delivering cost-effective, execution-focused midstream solutions.

Our strategies:

• Leverage El Paso’s extensive midstream, pipeline, and E&P expertise.
• Stay close to the wellhead by focusing on the gathering, compression, and processing segments of the midstream value chain.
• Optimize El Paso’s existing midstream assets.
• Focus on new opportunities that provide natural synergies with our pipeline and E&P businesses.
• Evaluate potential strategic acquisitions to grow our asset base.

*Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-looking Statements